Do You Get Enough Rest During an IBS Flare?Let’s face it, I think it’s a cultural thing but here in the United States we love to work, work, work. Resting is...reactions5comments
Pets and IBS: They Go TogetherWell, crap. Here’s some news I didn’t need: Apparently, pet owners are at higher risk for developing IBS. Researchers at East Tennessee...reactions4comments
Tips for Surviving Daylight Saving TimeSoon, Americans will set their clocks back one hour to end Daylight Saving Time (DST) and return to Standard Time (ST). Yes...reactionscomments
Fluconazole and IBSHave you ever suspected that your IBS might be caused, connected, or worsened by Candida overgrowth? I have wondered about that for...reactions2comments
"You Gave Me Your IBS!": Miseducation and the Power of SuggestionMy partner is constantly telling me that I gave her my IBS, that suddenly, despite years of research to the contrary, it...reactions4comments
Date Night Ideas for People with IBSThe new year is finally here, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Now we all know that the real...reactionscomments
I’m Pregnant: How Will My IBS Behave?It was such a surprise to learn that I was pregnant! My husband and I welcomed the news with tears of joy...reactions5comments
The Weirder World of IBS SymptomsWhen you have IBS, you probably expect belly pain or changes in how often you go to the bathroom. But sometimes, IBS...reactions3comments
The Impact of Circadian Rhythm on IBSDo you notice flare-ups in your IBS symptoms when you go on vacation or stray from your usual routine? If so, you’re...reactionscomments
When a Cold Virus Amplifies IBSIt’s that time of year when there’s so much sniffling and sneezing around workplaces and public spaces. I thought I’d been doing...reactions3comments
My Experience With COVID And IBSWell, it finally happened. In 2022, I contracted COVID. I felt it was important to share my experience with the community to...reactions2comments
How To Combine Fashion With Your Gut’s Need For ComfortI didn’t know if I should write about this topic because firstly, fashion is not that important and secondly, not everyone cares...reactions1comment
New Year Resolutions and GoalsWith the new year quickly approaching, I am starting to see people's goals they are setting for the new year. I'm not...reactionscomments
Breaking the Stress-IBS Vicious Cycle Through TherapyStress and Irritable Bowel Syndrome are deeply interconnected. Stress often triggers IBS symptoms, and in turn, these symptoms create even more stress—forming...reactions4comments
Ways to Try to Get to Sleep With IBSAs I posted not too long ago, sleep is often an essential tool in managing IBS. However, the bitter irony is that...reactions3comments
Social Life vs. IBS - The Ongoing BattleHoliday gatherings. Bachelorette Parties. Beach Weekends. Weddings. Showers. Dinner Parties. Tailgates. What do all of these things have in common? All of...reactionscomments
A-Z Holiday Survival Guide for IBS SufferersDoes the thought of the holiday season, filled with festive parties and gatherings, fill you with excitement? Or does it leave you...reactionscomments
The IBS Holiday PartyWell, folks, it’s time for my annual holiday report. While I’d love to say that Thanksgiving was a huge success…it was not...reactions8comments
IBS and Burning Guts: A Gnawing Pain to Drive You InsaneIBS makes me feel like my guts are on fire. It feels like someone poured gasoline down my gullet and force-fed me...reactions60comments
The Code Brown Emergency Kit GiveawayStruggling with unexpected IBS symptoms when you're out and about can be stressful. We've all been there—that sudden urgency that leaves you...reactions8comments