Tenesmus and IBS: When I Never Feel Finished, and How I CopeHave you ever dropped a hand towel on the floor, bent down to pick it up, and somehow grabbed nothing but air?...reactionscomments
IBS and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Your Free Printable IBS Food JournalWhen it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) trigger foods, we are all different. That is why so many healthcare providers recommend...reactions8comments
Self-Massage for ConstipationSince I had a hysterectomy, I have been experiencing sporadic constipation, which I hadn't experienced in many years. For whatever reason, it...reactions6comments
How to Perform 3 Self-Mobilization Techniques (For Any Type of IBS)As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I've treated a myriad of bowel disorders. Pelvic floor PT is great for those who need...reactionscomments
How Summer Heat and Humidity Trigger My IBS SymptomsMy body has always been vulnerable to fluctuations in the weather. In particular, my chronic pain and GI issues both tend to...reactions32comments
5 Essential Nutrients for Managing IBS SymptomsI've written about my top 5 herbs for IBS, so I thought I’d follow it up with my top 5 nutrients. These...reactionscomments
The Frustrating IBS and Anxiety Cycle: Dear IBS, You Suck! (Vol. 2)Dear IBS, You suck! Just last week, you were being good to me. What happened? I mean, I was able to drink...reactions35comments
How I Cope With Sudden IBS Urgency in TrafficIBS urgency can hit at any moment, and it is crucial that you are prepared. This past month, I was stuck in...reactions6comments
How Iron Supplements Affected My IBS-DCan iron tablets help with IBS-D symptoms, or do they just make them worse? When being prescribed iron supplements, doctors usually point...reactions4comments
My "Weird" IBS SymptomsI’ve lived with IBS for over a decade now, so paying attention to my body has become a forced skill I can’t...reactions5comments
Explaining My IBS to My Children"Why is Daddy always in the bathroom?" "I want to show Daddy something, but he's in the bathroom again." "Where's Daddy? I...reactionscomments
Living With IBS Anxiety and Unpredictable FlaresAs IBS sufferers, we often talk about the physical symptoms of the illness. The urgency, the cramps, the painful bloating – they're...reactions85comments
Crafting an IBS Diet with Multiple Health ConditionsIt seems I keep adding to the list of ailments I have. Since many of them are affected by diet, the struggle...reactions42comments
Managing IBS: Where To StartFew things feel as overwhelming as getting diagnosed with a lifelong condition that can’t be cured. I remember the day I was...reactions3comments
Why I’m Afraid of Getting Another ColonoscopyA friend of mine just had a routine colonoscopy and got me thinking about how much I dread having one again. I...reactions13comments
Mental Health MattersSomething I feel doesn't get talked about enough is mental health and the effects IBS can have on it. For years I...reactions16comments
The Flare Care Package GiveawayThe giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! Dealing with an IBS flare can feel like your body has...reactions12comments
Finding the Right Place for You: IBS, Invisible Illness and WorkAsking questions, sharing experiences, and showing initiative are usually considered the positive abilities of an efficient, intellectual, employee. But, sometimes asking questions...reactions3comments
The Reality of IBS: How Does Your Journey Compare?Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often means navigating a world of unpredictability where a single flare-up can ripple through every corner...reactionscomments
