Back To The Beginning: Appointments & TestingI’ve recently shared how I suddenly started experiencing new and quite intense symptoms. After something that felt a lot like a stomach bug, my digestive system seemed completely unable to... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Food Journaling With IBSWhen you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it can sometimes feel like what triggers a flare-up is a mystery. That’s why keeping a food and symptom journal can... By Sarah Glinski, RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Soreness After a Flare-UpFacing a health issue is never easy, especially if it is unpredictable and unknown as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The first very annoying part is that to get a diagnosis... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Portable History of My IBSUntil now I have never attempted to write a chronological timeline of my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I am going to try it now with progression over time, self-care details... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Balancing Work Life and IBS LifeLiving with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can be such a challenging balancing act that it can become difficult to navigate life. Between commutes, work-life, social anxiety, and food triggers, trying... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fiber and FissuresWe've all heard of hemorrhoids–they are best buds with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the remoras to the IBS shark. Painful little balls that can make going to the bathroom even... By Michaela2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Kay was My Flare BuddyWhen I was a young mother, I used to go to Kay's house for coffee (after several cups, I would go use her bathroom!) We would laugh about it; and... By Grisley1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Constipation Makes Me Feel Like Crap!Constipation makes me feel like crap! And it annoys the hell out of me, what with the bloating and literally feeling like you know what. Why does it have to... By gutsalmighty1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Popping a Squat in Disney World Thanks to IBSNothing is worse than your IBS hitting you while out in public. When I was in my early twenties, I had a bad public accident while waiting for the subway in... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Plumbing Work and IBSLiving with IBS can turn the most mundane situations into sources of stress and anxiety. For example, when you’re calling the plumber to get your bathroom fixed. My partner and... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
IBS is the Honey Badger of IllnessesI’ve been writing for this site since 2016 and have written probably close to 300 articles, running (what I thought) was the gamut of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) related subjects... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Long Does an IBS Flare Last?Over the years plenty of people have asked me how long an IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) flare lasts. This question is often asked after I take the time to explain... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Unpredictability of IBSWe can all agree that IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) not only causes problems, but arguably, the characteristic I hate the most is its unpredictability. Whenever I feel that it’s finally... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Eat in a Day with IBSWhen it comes to diet we are all so different in what we tolerate and don’t tolerate. Diet is truly individualized when it comes to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Finding The Cause Vs. Suppressing SymptomsFor a couple of months, I felt really good. With minimal daily symptoms, only occasional IBS-D flares and a pretty well-rounded gluten-free diet, my life almost felt normal for a... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
Romantic Relationships and IBSBeing in a relationship is a full-time job. Being in a relationship with IBS, is like Princess Diana described her marriage to the now King of the United Kingdom: "There... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBS: When Safe Foods Aren’t Safe AnymoreIf you have IBS, you have likely identified foods you consider safe or better choices because they are far less likely to cause or agitate a flare. I’ve always had... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
IBS Flare Up At A ConcertPicture this: you’re at your favorite band’s concert. You’re so excited because it’s been just over 3 years since you last saw them in concert. It’s a packed venue. You’re... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Face the Weekend with IBSWe are supposed to love weekends. We get to relax after a stressful week at work, stay up until late drinking a glass of wine, partying, watching a movie, having... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Cramping Tips from Me to You!Dealing with tummy cramps are some of the worst pain that I, a 26 year old man, have experienced. It feels like something is trying to rip itself out of... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments