Having to Eat Before a TripMy week, much like IBS, is never consistent. I find myself on an alternating schedule of complete chaos or being a homebody and no in-between. As an actor commuting to... By Sawyer MathenyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Flares Are Not Always PredictableWhat is that saying? "Make plans, and the universe will laugh at you?" Well, today, I learned that when I try to predict my IBS food flares, they will inevitably... By Cambria SheridanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Managing MedicationI have always hated taking pills. Even when I was little, I avoided taking aspirin or all-in-one cold relievers like the plague, spitting them out after my mother had given... By tmhollandBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Misunderstood and Lonely With IBSLike many other people living with IBS, my symptoms started in quite a subtle way. Every night, after dinner, I felt like I was 6 months pregnant. I was so... By Tiziana BoaroBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Sorry, Not Sorry That I’m Canceling AgainHave plans to go to your favorite restaurant? CANCELED! How about a nice long walk at the local park CANCELED! Well, then let's go to your brother's college graduation and... By HessPBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Building a Therapeutic Relationship for Better IBS CareWhen you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), visits with healthcare providers can take up a lot of your time and energy. Because there is no definitive test for... By Sarah GlinskiBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of the Dreaded ColonoscopyI hate having a colonoscopy. Let me be more specific. I hate the prep work for a colonoscopy. I mean, why in the world do we need to drink a... By Amy Dodd PilkingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Mental Load Of IBSAs IBS sufferers, we often talk about the physical symptoms of the illness. The urgency, the cramps, the painful bloating – they're terrible. But there's so much more to it... By KarinaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Provoking IBS and Paying a Painful PriceMy IBS is not always triggered unexpectedly. Admittedly, there have been more than a couple of times when I have poked the IBS bear on purpose, knowing good and well... By HessPBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Diving Deeper into Supplements, Probiotics, and MoreAs I've mentioned in previous articles, I take IBGard when I absolutely know I'm headed into where I'll need it. Honestly, I probably don't take it enough. But, every time... By Mara BosloyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Having My Gallbladder Removed Affected My IBSI was diagnosed with IBS almost 20 years ago. It was back before they labeled different types, but I have IBS-M. I have always had a mixed bag of symptoms... By Amy Dodd PilkingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ways to Pass The Time On The ToiletI would like to preface this article with a sort of disclaimer: this article is purely meant for humor. IBS of all kinds is a very painful, often debilitating condition... By Michaela PaceBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Middle-Of-The-Night Flares: A NightmareI’ve recently come across a new phenomenon in my IBS journey: middle-of-the-night flares. Waking up at 4 am to go to the bathroom is not fun. It’s been one of... By KarinaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Creating a Summer Routine With IBSIf forced to choose between hot and cold, I'll always choose cold. You can always put more on, and who doesn't love a warm blanket? That's my standard response to... By Meredith McGovernBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Is It Like To Be a Dance Mom Living With IBS?I have been what most people call a "dance mom" for almost 8 years. In those 7 years, we have had tons of ups and downs. We started with one... By Shannon GranthamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Biggest TriggersWhat are your biggest IBS triggers? We all have our own triggers when it comes to flare-ups or a particularly bad bout of bloating. In my day-to-day experience with IBS... By Mara BosloyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Daughter Is My InspirationMy daughter, I may be biased, but she is awesome. She amazes me every day and makes me do my best to be a better person—a little background on us... By Shannon GranthamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS-M: When It Picks A SideA few weeks ago, I received the bad news that would alter my life for the next little while. I have been in high-stress mode ever since, trying to get... By Mara BosloyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stress and IBSFor years when doctors would tell me stress could be a big factor in my IBS-D, I always said no way. I have had IBS, if I can remember. You... By Shannon GranthamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Renovating An Apartment While Dealing With IBSIt's a blessing for sure to be able to renovate a home. In my case, my boyfriend and I are renovating our apartment, and although, thankfully, even with things going... By Elizabeth AlvarezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
