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"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...

I 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...

The 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...

If 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...

I 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...

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...

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...

I 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...

Having 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...

One 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...

Cooking 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...

For 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...

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...

I 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...

I 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...

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...

There 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...

I 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...

We 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...

I 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...