My Experience With COVID And IBSWell, it finally happened. I contracted COVID at the beginning of this month. I felt it was important to share my experience with the community to share more info about... By Elizabeth AlvarezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It Gets BetterJust recently, I was invited to a birthday party at a farm. Since the pandemic, many people have gathered in creative venues to take advantage of fresh air and open spaces. In... By Elizabeth AlvarezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Experience With Iron Supplements And IBS-DCan iron tablets help with IBS-D symptoms, or do they just make them worse? When being prescribed iron supplements, doctors usually point out that they can upset the stomach. Whenever... By KarinaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Anxiety and IBS: A Vicious CycleAs I once again fasted in order to leave my home, I began to feel a number of emotions. Primarily, I began to feel angry about the impact IBS has... By Amy Dodd PilkingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
To Those Who Do Not Have IBSWhen I think about things I wish others knew about IBS, I can make a list a mile long it feels. If you have ever had a stomach bug and... By Shannon GranthamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wakey, Wakey, Tummy Achy"WAKEY, WAKEY! TUMMY ACHY!" is what my IBS shouts at me every single morning, startling me awake from my not-so-sound sleep. Well, there's not actually any screaming involved, but by... By HessPBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Showing Self-Compassion in Our IBS JourneyBeing one who suffers from IBS, you know that the majority of your life honestly revolves around IBS. It could be planning a trip and making sure you know where... By Shannon GranthamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Shame and IBSLike all of us, I began having stomach/bowel problems long before I was diagnosed with IBS. It was embarrassing to spend hours in the bathroom, clutching my stomach when I... By Mara BosloyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Types of IBS: IBS Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All"I have IBS." When you tell someone you have IBS, they often think you have diarrhea. Many think that is what IBS is and they have no idea that there... By Amy Dodd PilkingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Setting Boundaries and Saying NoI am a people pleaser. No matter the situation, more than likely, if you ask me for help or to do something as long as it does not harm someone... By Shannon GranthamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
The Gift of Calm GiveawayThe Gift of Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! For many people living with IBS, stress can be a major symptom trigger. It doesn't end there... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I AdvocateIf you had told me 20 years ago I would be sitting here writing about my bathroom problems, I would have laughed. If you had told me 10 years ago... By Shannon GranthamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBS-C Pain vs. IBS-D PainI have IBS-M so I have episodes of both IBS-C and IBS-D. Both sides of the coin are awful, and both episodes are painful. Neither is preferable. However, the pain... By Amy Dodd PilkingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Can IBS Ever Let Me Be On Time?Isn’t it awful when you have to be somewhere at a certain time, and your IBS symptoms kick into high gear just as you are about to leave the door? I... By Elizabeth AlvarezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Makes it Hard to Meet New PeopleAlthough I cannot fully understand why there are people who think I am a bit of a snob. Perhaps part of it is because I am shy and do not... By Amy Dodd PilkingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
How IBS Changed My LifeHaving IBS has changed my life. A lot. I'm not just talking about the inability to go on a trip with friends or the anxiety that surrounds anything requiring me... By KarinaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBS and Other ConditionsOne thing that I always thought I wanted was a name for what was wrong with me. I thought naming why I have all the problems I have would help... By Shannon GranthamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cooking and Being a Foodie With IBSCooking is one of my favorite hobbies. It's a calming activity to me, especially when I can cook for other people. I love feeding people. I love the communal sense... By Mara BosloyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Iron Supplements and ConstipationFor the 20+ years that I have had IBS, I have mostly struggled with the IBS-D side of the spectrum, with one exception being alternating IBS-D and IBS-C in my... By Laura KieselBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
