Two-Ply or Not Two-Ply: How I Cope with the "Rough" DaysIBS can be incredibly painful. Cramping, body aches, hemorrhoids—you name it, we’ve got it. But I have recently identified yet another culprit:...reactions4comments
Why My IBS Has Turned into Something ScaryIBS was always an annoyance, but it was never something that scared me. I understood that it was always changing and pain...reactions33comments
Will the Urgency Ever Go Away?I have horrible issues with urgency. Yup, I am an IBS-D sufferer and the biggest complaint I have about this condition is...reactions10comments
Pregnancy and IBS-D: The First Trimester ExperienceIf you’re a woman who has never had children before, you might be wondering: How would my IBS react to getting pregnant?...reactions2comments
What You Need to Know About IBS and PregnancyIt is not unusual for women to experience gastrointestinal symptoms during pregnancy. Morning sickness, constipation, and heartburn are common in pregnancy and...reactionscomments
Morning Sickness And IBS Flares: A Tale Of MiseryI very much enjoyed my first IBS-free pregnancy. When I struggled with worsening symptoms after delivery, I always longed to get pregnant...reactions8comments
Prunes and Dates: A Good Dietary Staple to Help ConstipationAs I have written about previously, I tended to run on the IBS-D side of the spectrum most of my life as...reactions16comments
An Accident While Trying to Make It To My ApartmentIf you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is inevitable that you will have moments of intense urgency while out in public. Dealing...reactions21comments
Nourishing My Body Despite IBSFor years, I have eliminated one food after the other to reduce my IBS symptoms. First, it was most dairy products, tomatoes...reactions13comments
Afraid To Eat With IBSWhen a person suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it is not uncommon for that individual to have "issues" with food. The...reactions13comments
Cramping and Bloating: The Daily BattleI have been experiencing more frequent flares recently. This means some of the most agitating symptoms have returned. I am talking about...reactions1comment
Back To The Beginning: Appointments & TestingI’ve recently shared how I suddenly started experiencing new and quite intense symptoms. After something that felt a lot like a stomach...reactionscomments
Tips for Food Journaling With IBSWhen you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it can sometimes feel like what triggers a flare-up is a mystery. That’s...reactions1comment
Showing Self-Compassion in Our IBS JourneyBeing one who suffers from IBS, you know that the majority of your life honestly revolves around IBS. It could be planning...reactions2comments
A Portable History of My IBSUntil now I have never attempted to write a chronological timeline of my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I am going to try...reactions17comments
My IBS and I Are A Package DealI've had IBS-C for 7 years now, and it's been an eventful time. My symptoms began in 2012, just before entering my...reactions2comments
IBS and Diverticular DiseaseIn 2013, after years of suffering from abdominal pain and diarrhea, and following extensive tests, my general practitioner diagnosed me with IBS...reactions3comments
How I Unwittingly Changed My IBS-D to IBS-CYou know how it feels when you’ve been trying to solve a problem for a whole year, and then you do something...reactions21comments
I Flared at My Nephew’s Piano ConcertOn a Sunday, I attended my nephew’s piano concert. He is a dashing 6-year-old and loving his piano lessons. He is doing exceptional...reactions9comments
The Supplements I Take for IBS and WhyCurrently, on my IBS journey, I am being very consistent and disciplined with a supplement regimen. I thought I would share what...reactions14comments
