Ignoring New or Changed Symptoms Can Be DeadlyIf you have IBS, you already have so many issues with your digestive system that it is easy to miss, overlook, or ignore new or changing symptoms. So many things... By Amy Dodd Pilkington4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
4 Ways to Workout with IBSThe more I've been consistent with exercising, the more I realize how essential it is for my health and IBS symptoms. Working out must be a priority for us all!... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Fear of Having Diarrhea at a Dinner PartyDo you know of the famous bathroom scene from the movie: Dumb and Dumber? Everyone with IBS can relate to a moment like this. It is our absolute nightmare: having explosive diarrhea... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
IBS and Cholecystectomy: Does Gallbladder Removal Affect IBS?I just had my gallbladder removed recently and now I wait to see if it will change my IBS. While it is different for everyone, I have plenty of people... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
My Anxiety About Being a Wedding Guest With IBSAh, weddings. Where we celebrate love, eat good food, dance, and just have a blast. Weddings can also be a source of stress. There's so much planning to do, so... By Michaela3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How I Cope During Bad IBS Flare DaysWe all have bad days sometimes. That's just part of life. We who have IBS probably have quite a few more than others. We can do everything in our power... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Handle IBS FOMOThe fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, can be a too true experience when struggling with IBS. Whether it’s out with friends, at a family function, or at... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips For Snapping Out Of An Anxiety FlareAnxiety-induced IBS flares aren’t like IBS flares caused by food. They are inherently different in the sense that they are completely unrelated to what I have eaten and can be... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Experience With COVID And IBSWell, it finally happened. I contracted COVID at the beginning of this month. I felt it was important to share my experience with the community to share more info about... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It Gets BetterJust recently, I was invited to a birthday party at a farm. Since the pandemic, many people have gathered in creative venues to take advantage of fresh air and open spaces. In... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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 out that they can upset the stomach. Whenever... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Anxiety and IBS: A Vicious CycleAs I once again fasted in order to leave my home, I began to feel a number of emotions. Primarily, I began to feel angry about the impact IBS has... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
To Those Who Do Not Have IBSWhen I think about things I wish others knew about IBS, I can make a list a mile long it feels. If you have ever had a stomach bug and... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wakey, Wakey, Tummy Achy"WAKEY, WAKEY! TUMMY ACHY!" is what my IBS shouts at me every single morning, startling me awake from my not-so-sound sleep. Well, there's not actually any screaming involved, by the... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Showing Self-Compassion in Our IBS JourneyBeing one who suffers from IBS, you know that the majority of your life honestly revolves around IBS. It could be planning a trip and making sure you know where... By Shannon Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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Shame and IBSLike all of us, I began having stomach/bowel problems long before I was diagnosed with IBS. It was embarrassing to spend hours in the bathroom, clutching my stomach when I... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Types of IBS: IBS Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All"I have IBS." When you tell someone you have IBS, they often think you have diarrhea. Many think that is what IBS is and they have no idea that there... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Setting Boundaries and Saying NoI am a people pleaser. No matter the situation, more than likely, if you ask me for help or to do something as long as it does not harm someone... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
The Gift of Calm GiveawayThe Gift of Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! For many people living with IBS, stress can be a major symptom trigger. It doesn't end there... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments