Why I AdvocateIf you had told me 20 years ago I would be sitting here writing about my bathroom problems, I would have laughed. If you had told me 10 years ago... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS-C Pain vs. IBS-D PainI have IBS-M so I have episodes of both IBS-C and IBS-D. Both sides of the coin are awful, and both episodes are painful. Neither is preferable. However, the pain... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Can IBS Ever Let Me Be On Time?Isn’t it awful when you have to be somewhere at a certain time, and your IBS symptoms kick into high gear just as you are about to leave the door? I... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Makes it Hard to Meet New PeopleI cannot fully understand why there are people who think I am a bit of a snob. Perhaps part of it is because I am shy and do not speak... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
How IBS Changed My LifeHaving IBS has changed my life. A lot. I'm not just talking about the inability to go on a trip with friends or the anxiety that surrounds anything requiring me... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS and Other ConditionsOne thing that I always thought I wanted was a name for what was wrong with me. I thought naming why I have all the problems I have would help... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cooking and Being a Foodie With IBSCooking is one of my favorite hobbies. It's a calming activity to me, especially when I can cook for other people. I love feeding people. I love the communal sense... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 exception being alternating IBS-D and IBS-C in my... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Can A Flare Be Just Bloating?Recently, I have experienced a whole new side of my IBS: a flare that consisted of only bloating and pain. I have IBS-D, so episodes typically involve urgency and many... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
IBS While Being KosherI have kept kosher since I was 9 years old. Okay, partially kosher. I don't eat meat and dairy together (when I was younger, I used to wait 3 hours... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS and Accessibility: Public Restrooms and AccessibilityI have a lot to say about accessibility. I am an ambulatory wheelchair user. This means I can walk but also use a wheelchair. Since I can only walk short... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed It can take years to receive an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosis, often while experiencing unpredictable symptoms, such as pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/or... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Date With IBSThere is some serious faux pas to bring up on a date. Ex-girlfriends, living with my parents, and how I poop. These are just a few of many ill-advised topics... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Illnesses with IBSI tend to be a careful person when it comes to germs. I have a couple of things going on in my body which really hurts my immune system, so... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS Affects Our Quality of LifeWe have all heard the old adage "quality over quantity." I am a strong believer that quality of life is extremely important, and IBS greatly impacts our quality of life... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
3 Strategies to Attend Outdoor Events With IBSI recently was invited to a birthday party at the park. Going to the park while experiencing an IBS flare can be a nightmare if you are unprepared. First, will... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Against the Grain With Invisible IssuesI have always been different from those around me. I was the heavy girl in school—the girl who kept to herself and loved to read. I was never one to... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
IBS-M: When Desperation Leads to MedicationIt has been years since I took any type of medication to treat IBS. Once I switched from IBS-D to IBS-M, effectively treating my symptoms became impossible. Sometimes trying to... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS, Dietary Supplements, Comorbidities, and What I EatSince there has been a lot of talk about diet and what kind is most beneficial for those with IBS, I thought I would put in my 2 cents again... By Kim Dolce2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments