Planes, Trains, and Cars: IBS and TravelBefore I developed IBS, I used to be able to travel anywhere I wanted without too much planning. Now, I need to think about my meals ahead of time or... By Cambria Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Scariest Thing About Having IBSSo, what’s the scariest thing about having a chronic invisible illness, such as IBS? Well, allow me to try to paint a scene with words. One very late night, I... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments
Speeding Home To Prevent An IBS AccidentLet’s talk about that moment when you are driving, and like a ton of bricks, you get hit with incredible urgency. You have 2 options: make it to the nearest... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
IBS and Weight FluctuationsI recently had a health scare. Before the issue was discovered, I was stuck in a nonstop IBS-D flare and had lost a decent bit of weight. This was underweight... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
My IBS is Out of HidingIt's been over a year since I wrote my last article for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. I'm happy to be back, but also not so much. I hadn't written anything because it had... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Self-Massage for ConstipationSince I had a hysterectomy at the end of 2019, I have been experiencing sporadic constipation, which I hadn't experienced in many years. For whatever reason, it seems I am... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
IBS Stigma at WorkLately, it feels like my world has fallen apart, mostly due to huge life changes that have happened over the last year or so. Along with moving, and going through... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
IBS Is Like a Snake From the PastWhen my daughter was 3, I moved back into my dad's house–my childhood home. My sister had just recently moved back as well. My dad had had a few strokes... By Shannon Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Eating Well and Exercising With DepressionDepression is one of the most common mental illnesses, especially in those who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Up to 30 percent of people living with functional gastrointestinal disorders like... By Sarah Glinski, RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jumping on Trampolines with IBSMy 5-year-old nephew had his birthday party recently, and it was at a trampoline venue. It was the coolest concept. Trampolines everywhere for you to bounce up and down on... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Managing Constipation With IBSAs I've mentioned in previous articles, I tend to be within the range of IBS-M, with a little diarrhea here and a little constipation there. My IBS symptoms mainly focus... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Having to Eat Before a TripMy week, much like IBS, is never consistent. I find myself on an alternating schedule of complete chaos or being a homebody and no in-between. As an actor commuting to... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
IBS Flares Are Not Always PredictableWhat is that saying? "Make plans, and the universe will laugh at you?" Well, today, I learned that when I try to predict my IBS food flares, they will inevitably... By Cambria Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Managing MedicationI have always hated taking pills. Even when I was little, I avoided taking aspirin or all-in-one cold relievers like the plague, spitting them out after my mother had given... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Misunderstood and Lonely With IBSLike many other people living with IBS, my symptoms started in quite a subtle way. Every night, after dinner, I felt like I was 6 months pregnant. I was so... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Sorry, Not Sorry That I’m Canceling AgainHave plans to go to your favorite restaurant? CANCELED! How about a nice long walk at the local park CANCELED! Well, then let's go to your brother's college graduation and... By HessP2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Building a Therapeutic Relationship for Better IBS CareWhen you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), visits with healthcare providers can take up a lot of your time and energy. Because there is no definitive test for... By Sarah Glinski, RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of the Dreaded ColonoscopyI hate having a colonoscopy. Let me be more specific. I hate the prep work for a colonoscopy. I mean, why in the world do we need to drink a... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Mental Load of IBSAs IBS sufferers, we often talk about the physical symptoms of the illness. The urgency, the cramps, the painful bloating – they're terrible. But there's so much more to it... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments85 comments
Provoking IBS and Paying a Painful PriceMy IBS is not always triggered unexpectedly. Admittedly, there have been more than a couple of times when I have poked the IBS bear on purpose, knowing good and well... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments