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IBS was always an annoyance, but it was never something that scared me. I understood that it was always changing and pain and symptoms changed over time. I considered this...

I have had IBS for almost three decades now, and I am used to bloating. However, the amount of bloating I have had as of late is excessive. I recently...

I very much enjoyed my first IBS-free pregnancy. When I struggled with worsening symptoms after delivery, I always longed to get pregnant again to get some relief. Then, I did...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a constantly changing illness. Just when you think you have it figured out, something changes or something new comes along to shake things up a...

My heart truly goes out to those who are single parents and struggling because having children is not and should never be a 1-person job. However, even having a partner...

If 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...

The 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!...

Do 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...

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...

Ah, 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...

We 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...

The 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...

Anxiety-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...

Well, 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...

Just 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...

Can 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...

As 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...

When 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...

"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...