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...reactions2comments
Illnesses with IBSI tend to be a careful person when it comes to germs. I have a couple of things going on in my...reactions2comments
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...reactions23comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Getting AnswersMoving back to Illinois has given me more options for getting answers about my medical problems. Lately, it seems one thing gets...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions25comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
