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...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions6comments
Working ChangesOne thing I have to thank my parents for is instilling a hard work ethic. Growing up in small world Tennessee, I...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Hypnotherapy and IBSHypnotherapy is when a person is put in a state of hypnosis to become highly suggestible to fix issues plaguing them. This...reactionscomments
Being Gluten-Free in a Non-Gluten-Free FamilyI had entirely given up on gluten a couple of months ago, and it has changed my digestive health so much. No...reactions6comments
IBS: My Regularly Scheduled Flare Already in ProgressIBS is unpredictable. I might not be able to predict a flare, but I always expect one. They happen frequently enough that...reactions1comment
Traveling Has Changed Over the YearsI grew up in a tiny town in southwest Tennessee with a population of roughly 300 people. I am related to most...reactionscomments
How to Maximize Exercise Performance While Managing IBSDo you struggle to bust a move without your gut wanting to burst? Fueling as an athlete or exercise enthusiast while managing...reactionscomments
The Social Media Look on BloatingWe know that social media can be a blessing and a burden. We can find communities with people similar to us, learn...reactions4comments
IBS: Goodbye Good Times – Hello FlaresI recently dealt with an abrupt diet change that started from liquid and slowly progressed toward a more normal diet. With a...reactions18comments
Better Me – Thank you, Health UnionOne year ago, I became a contributor to Health Union. I'm going to be honest, and tell you this was one of...reactions5comments
IBS Stand-UpThe New York City comedy scene has never really been an interest of mine. I'll see a famous headliner, for sure. I...reactions4comments
Food Poisoning or IBS? How Could I Tell?I have often compared IBS-D flares to food poisoning. For me, it is often very similar. This is also something many people...reactions3comments
The Load Of Parenting: Anxiety and IBSBeing a parent has made my IBS worse, or at least more difficult to cope with. How you ask? By adding a...reactions2comments
New Year Resolutions and GoalsWith the new year quickly approaching, I am starting to see people's goals they are setting for the new year. I'm not...reactionscomments
What Is the Mental Impact of IBS Restrictive Diets?My diet has been fairly severely restricted for over 5 weeks now. I went from a liquid diet to a soft food...reactions14comments
Mental Health MattersSomething I feel doesn't get talked about enough is mental health and the effects IBS can have on it. For years I...reactions10comments
IBS and GERD: How to Manage it AllDo you struggle with both GERD and IBS? It may feel when they both strike you're dealing with every letter of the...reactions7comments
