Preparing IBS-Friendly Meals For A Busy FamilyI have already shared my go-to IBS-friendly breakfast and lunch ideas that are approved by my two toddlers. Now, I wanted to...reactions1comment
Urgency Abroad: An Accident in SpainIn January I trekked off to Europe for a two week excursion to Spain. Although I have traveled and even lived abroad...reactions21comments
IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Celebrates 5 YearsIt is hard to believe that 5 years have passed since we launched IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Happy anniversary to our community members and advocates!...reactionscomments
Back Problems and IBSI have struggled with back problems for a very long time. Basically, a combination of sports-related injury in my "early years" (lol)...reactions2comments
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
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
