I Hate Using Another Person's BathroomI really don’t like using other people’s bathrooms, especially because I have IBS. I don’t care if you’re family or friend –...reactions22comments
How to Survive Travel in the City with IBSI’ve never really been a city-break kind of person, mostly because I find them quite overwhelming and it sets off my anxiety...reactions2comments
Imposing or Insisting is Not HelpfulIf you’re reading this and you suffer from IBS, or any other illness, has anyone ever insisted or tried to impose their...reactions2comments
Supporting Someone Living with IBSApril is IBS Awareness Month, and IBS is so common that you likely know someone living with it. From watching their diet...reactionscomments
Food Advice From The CluelessWhen you have IBS, your relationship with food is complicated. Actually, maybe saying it’s complicated is too nice of a word, maybe the...reactions5comments
Growing Up With IBSMy teenage years were rough. Having an invisible illness that never goes always is always hard on adults. Having one you didn't...reactions3comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But...reactions2comments
Different Types Of IBS PainOver the years I have felt many different types of pain related to my IBS and when I read or hear about...reactions32comments
Fiber and FissuresWe've all heard of hemorrhoids–they are best buds with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the remoras to the IBS shark. Painful little balls...reactions5comments
IBS: New Pains, New Symptoms, and New WorriesIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a constantly changing illness. Just when you think you have it figured out, something changes or something...reactions8comments
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...reactions7comments
Traveling with IBS: Expect The Best And Plan For The WorstI love to travel, to explore new places, try new foods, and learn about different cultures. I think travel expands our perspective...reactionscomments
Why I Use CBD Oil for IBSDue to my Crohn’s Disease and irritable bowel syndrome diagnoses, I work with a gastroenterologist and naturopathic medical Doctor to help keep...reactionscomments
5 Tips For A New Mom With IBSThe first time I got an IBS flare after giving birth, I suddenly felt like I had made a huge mistake. There...reactions4comments
Holiday Stress? Ways to Say Bye-Bye to IBS SymptomsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you have kids they’re more behaved, stores are festively decorated from head to...reactionscomments
A Case of IBS HubrisSince my IBS diagnosis, I have been acting very differently. Before I understood what I was dealing with and I could put...reactions37comments
Is Organic Food Better for IBS?After a long time, I finally got back home to Italy. We waited more than a year for this break, and I...reactions1comment
IBS-M: The TMI of Switching from Flare-Free to IBS-D to IBS-CI am generally not one to share the gory details of flares, but I am trying to move away from shame. I...reactions15comments
An Open Letter to Friends and Family: IBS Does Not Care About Our PlansFriends, your understanding of why we cannot go out on a whim or eat certain foods helps make things much easier for...reactions9comments
Stress and IBSFor years when doctors would tell me stress could be a big factor in my IBS-D, I always said no way. I...reactions24comments
