Living

I’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...

When 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...

Facing 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...

Until 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...

Living 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...

We'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...

Nothing 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...

Living 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...

I’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...

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...

We 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...

When 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...

For 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...

Being 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...

If 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...

Picture 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...

We 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...

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...