My Weight Loss Journey with IBSI only took what my car could hold when I decided to move. I knew I would need nice clothes for work, so I brought all I could and planned... By Shannon Grantham3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Adopting a Growth Mindset for IBS ManagementCan the way we think about ourselves and our capabilities affect our lives? Absolutely! How we think about ourselves affects how we feel, what we achieve, whether we stick to... By Sarah Glinski3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Are Hair Loss and IBS Connected?After my IBS diagnosis, what happened to me was an unexplainable issue: hair loss and hair thinning. I'm not talking about losing patches of hair as it happens to those... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Dressed with IBSWe all know the physical discomfort we face during an IBS flare-up, but one of the worst feelings for me is when it happens while traveling for work, and I... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Angry Again: IBS and AngerI am not someone who gets angry quickly. I take great pride in that. My rope is very, very long. Interestingly enough, what tends to make me get the angriest... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
The Supplements I Take for IBS and WhyCurrently, on my IBS journey, I am being very consistent and disciplined with a supplement regimen. I thought I would share what I am taking and what has shown to... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Community Views: Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With IBSGetting an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosis can feel like a relief. The path to diagnosis can be long, so finally, having a diagnosis feels affirming. But what that diagnosis... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Favorite Dairy Milk AlternativesI wouldn’t say that I’m lactose intolerant. On good days, I can enjoy some cheese or cream and be perfectly fine. Although I do have to stay far away from... By Karina3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Meeting My New GastroenterologistToday I got to meet with a new gastroenterologist. It’s something I know I’ve needed to do. I sit here and spout off advice to others like "what's a trigger... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
How to Set Realistic Goals for Managing IBSReaching a goal can be difficult. If it wasn't, it would simply be another task on your to-do list. When it comes to IBS management, goal-setting sometimes feels like a... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA RD CDE3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Hometown Toilet TripTaking my girlfriend on a trip to my hometown of Buffalo, New York, meant a lot to me. Buffalo is not just "upstate," as many New Yorkers and native Long... By Sawyer Matheny4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Frustrating Life Can Be With IBSI've always considered what in Italy we call a "buona forchetta," which means basically that I love to eat and I love to try new things. Food has always been... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Travel with IBSI feel incredibly blessed because I had and have the chance to travel a lot, and it's honestly one of the favorite parts of my life. It is incredible how... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Get a Handle on Your Hemorrhoids with IBSEverybody poops, but for some, it's harder than others. If you are struggling with the strain or experiencing rectal bleeding, you may have hemorrhoids. These small lumps occur when the... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA RD CDE3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Marathon Video Game Nights With Friends and IBSReconnecting with my friends has been essential these last few years. Between the pandemic’s isolationism and my moving across the state of New York, texting and playing video games with... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tired Of Daily FlaresMy digestive system has had a good couple of months lately. Of course, I have had some bad flares and several mild ones during this time. But most days, I... By Karina2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments45 comments
Hypothyroidism, Cholecystectomy, and IBS ChangesThis year started off with a bang, and it caused a lot of changes. All of it has had some effect on my symptoms of IBS but I’m not sure... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Research About Low FODMAP DietThere are many studies about the potential causes of IBS. Currently, studies appear to show that IBS results from a miscommunication between the gut and the brain.1 One of the... By Sarah Glinski2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Fast Food and Other IBS Travel NightmaresI recently took a vacation that involved being on the road for more than 60 hours in total. Being on the road all day during a week-long road trip had... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments