Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Enzyme Therapy Help IBS?In my early 20s when I was scrambling to find a longer-term solution to managing my IBS, was when I first stumbled upon the concept of taking supplemental enzymes as... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and its Relationship to IBS?I recently wrote a post about suffering from a rare connective tissue disorder known as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (usually known as EDS) and its intersection with IBS. But another medical... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Connection Between IBS and Bladder ProblemsIf you have IBS, you may know that you have an increased risk of also having other diseases. In addition, researchers now understand that people of all genders have an... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Bristol Stool Scale?I think the majority of us can agree that talking about our poop can be a little embarrassing! Being a nurse, stool discussions happen often, but certainly not about my... By Tori Whitney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Bowel Control Therapy?Bowel Control Therapy is a targeted approach to helping those who have fecal incontinence. It involves the use of a device that stimulates the sacral nerves to improve episodes of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Small Fiber Neuropathy: A Common Cause of IBS?Last year, I came across an interesting article in Relief News, a media vertical sponsored through Harvard Medical School that focuses on issues related to chronic pain (disclaimer: I occasionally... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Connection Between IBS and DiabetesIrritable bowel syndrome is a condition characterized by several digestive or gut-related symptoms occurring together, including pain in the abdomen, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. These can include diarrhea... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBS vs. C. DiffBy the time people end up with an IBS diagnosis, they’ve usually gone through an array of different tests by one or more doctor or gastroenterologist. It can sometimes be... By Andrea Hardy RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Blood Test to Diagnose IBSFor many of us, getting the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a time-consuming and costly process, involving multiple visits to doctors and many tests. Doctors generally consider all... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Gallbladder Removal and IBS – Is There a Link?Is there a connection between gallbladder surgery and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Researchers are studying the digestive problems some people have after gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) and whether there is a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments113 comments
New Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria for IBSNew criteria for diagnosing functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders were released in June 2016. The Rome IV criteria reflect advances in basic science research and clinical trials since the Rome III... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Anti-fungal Diet and Irritable Bowel SyndromeWhen your gut is healthy, your whole body is usually healthy. Studies show that your gut’s contents affect all your major systems. And fungus serves a key role in your... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments