Getting AnswersMoving back to Illinois has given me more options for getting answers about my medical problems. Lately, it seems one thing gets better, and something else decides to act up... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Medicating IBS-M Did Not Work AgainI know better. I know that trying to treat symptoms in IBS-M usually leads to the opposite symptoms. Still, I was so desperate for relief that I threw caution to... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Drink Drank Drunk — IBS and AlcoholI am a social drinker for the most part. I enjoy going out with my friends and having a drink or two. I enjoy pouring myself a glass of wine... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Hasty Pee in NYCMy family wanted to head out to Rockefeller Plaza for the holiday season, now that we were all able to celebrate together again this year. The whole gang was reunited... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How Friends and Family Can Help During a FlareAn IBS flare feels just like a stomach bug: there's not much you can do to make it better. At least for me, there is no medication or miracle remedy... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Starting a Business With IBSThis last year I have spent it making a lot of changes in my life. The biggest is not working a typical 9-5 job anymore. Between the pandemic, my IBS... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Parent of Teenagers: An IBS StoryThroughout my time contributing to IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, many people have shared their trials and tribulations dealing with IBS and raising children. How do you explain that you are sick a lot... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Flip-Flop Flail: Navigating IBS FlaresI was diagnosed with IBS well over 2 decades ago. In all this time, I have learned a lot. The most important lesson I have learned is I have no... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Vacation, With a Side of ConstipationAh, vacation! Time away from everything, maybe somewhere warm or somewhere exciting, the time of year we all look forward to. What’s more fun than packing a suitcase and getting... By Meredith McGovern3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Year - New Parenting StyleI have written before about my daughter. 2021 was a turning point in our relationship. She is 14, and anyone who has a teenage daughter knows how hard it can... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with COVID and Its Impact On My IBS SymptomsContracting COVID-19 was just about the last thing I thought I would have to deal with after the new year. After all, I managed to NOT get it for 2... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Gift of Calm Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the The Gift of Calm Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kicking the Nicotine Habit with IBSSo, I did it. I finally completely kicked the nicotine habit. I quit smoking over 7 years ago, but I just quit vaping several months ago. Ditching a habit I... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thoughts Before An IBS FlareMy biggest feelings of regret fall into the time period right after a meal, when the familiar sensation of an upcoming IBS flare starts creeping in. When the damage is... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is In My IBS Flare Box?When going through a bad IBS flare, it’s important that you have a flare box. What do I mean by this? It’s a box or any container that contains self-care... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
An Imodium BetrayalGetting diagnosed with IBS has had a lot of similarities with the 7 steps of grief. It's not strictly a 1:1 comparison, nor is my IBS journey in the same... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Working ChangesOne thing I have to thank my parents for is instilling a hard work ethic. Growing up in small world Tennessee, I wasn't lucky enough to have your typical fast... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Music and Art to Cope with IBS and StressAnxiety and depression are 2 words I tried not to say or think about for years. I felt if I was depressed or had anxiety, I was doing something wrong... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hypnotherapy and IBSHypnotherapy is when a person is put in a state of hypnosis to become highly suggestible to fix issues plaguing them. This could be anything from losing weight to quitting... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments