5 Signs That IBS Could be IBDI am not writing this to frighten anyone. Just to be clear, if you have been diagnosed with IBS, it does not mean...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
IBS & Iron Deficiency AnemiaA number of illnesses can masquerade as IBS. However, subtle overlooked iron deficiency anemia (IDA) can be a clue to discovering those...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
Join The Conversation: How Do You Reduce Stress?Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can often feel like sailing through a stormy sea of unchartered waters – because what settles...reactions4comments
5 Tips for Attending Sporting Events with IBSRecently, I had to take my nephew to his baseball game, and it got me thinking how far I have come with...reactions13comments
Community Views On The Link Between IBS and EndometriosisLiving with IBS has its own set of complications. In the 5th IBS In America survey, we learned that 12 percent of...reactionscomments
Describing My IBS PainMy IBS has evolved a lot over the years. It started out with frequent bouts of diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Now, it’s...reactions37comments
Can Iron Supplements Benefit IBS-D?When I first developed IBS mid-way through college, I was so sick so often that I wound up losing well over 20...reactions7comments
Food Poisoning or IBS? How Could I Tell?I have often compared IBS-D flares to food poisoning. For me, it is often very similar. This is also something many people...reactions3comments
The Shame of Pooping Your PantsWe’ve all been there. It actually doesn’t matter whether you poop your pants in public or at home, the overwhelming feeling of shame...reactions113comments
Clothing Conundrum: What to Wear During or After an IBS FlareMany in the general population may not realize that even something as simple as getting dressed in the morning can present a...reactions6comments
Saying No to Vacations with IBSRecently, I was invited to a bachelorette weekend getaway, and although I wanted to attend so badly, I had to say no...reactionscomments
Does a Low Sodium Diet Help IBS Symptoms?It has been about 2 1/2 months since I started a restricted diet. I have drastically reduced the amount of sodium I...reactionscomments
How to Ace a Date with IBS!Trying to balance dating and the struggles of IBS with its clammy cramps, are two things that don’t necessarily go hand in...reactions9comments
Goodbye, GlutenThe story of gluten and I is one of unrequited love. I love foods containing gluten: cakes, pasta, bread… However, gluten doesn’t...reactionscomments
Being Gluten-Free in a Non-Gluten-Free FamilyI had entirely given up on gluten a couple of months ago, and it has changed my digestive health so much. No...reactions6comments
Why Are My IBS Symptoms Worse In The Morning?Many people experience their IBS symptoms worse first thing in the morning, even after a long and restful sleep. There are a...reactions6comments
NSAIDs & IBS: A Dangerous CombinationThis past week, I had a very bad IBS-D flare one night that I hadn't had in quite a while. It didn't...reactions10comments
Is it a Flare-Up or High Elevation?Every winter break, my husband and I head for the hills. Nice, forested, rolling hills draped with snow. We love cross-country skiing...reactions5comments
