Missing OutHave you ever had one of those days where you just want to throw in the towel and give up? I think we all have. There are times when no... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
IBS: The Effect of Drastic Diet ChangesI have IBS-M, and my flares flip-flop back and forth from one extreme to the other on a fairly regular basis. There is no normal for me. It is an... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
IBS-D Symptoms, RankedHaving IBS-D provides me with a variety of symptoms. Some are merely a nuisance; others make life feel impossible at times. Lately, I’ve been experiencing some new forms of IBS... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Not Letting IBS Win This Holiday SeasonHolidays in the south consist of families getting together, visiting, and eating. For those of us with IBS, that means awkwardness, worrying about making it to the bathroom, and not... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Symptoms and Religious FastingSeptember 15, 2021 marked the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, which requires fasting (no eating or drinking or consuming anything of any kind), for those that... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
IBS in Stressful SituationsI’ve been through a certain number of stressful situations lately. Between emergency room visits with my son and my partner having a motorcycle accident, we’ve had our fair share of... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Arthritis and IBSMy God, is it Hell getting old. During my long period of isolation, I did have several bouts of IBS trouble, but honestly, for the most part, it was the... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Telehealth Visits Helped Ease My AnxietyWhen COVID began shutting down our town, one of the first things the healthcare system I worked for implemented was telehealth appointments for those who didn’t have to be seen... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Goodbye, GlutenThe story of gluten and I is one of unrequited love. I love foods containing gluten: cakes, pasta, bread… However, gluten doesn’t love me back. It always finds new ways... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gallbladder RemovalWhile pregnant with my daughter, I thought that I finally had figured out this IBS thing. I stopped having diarrhea. Still dealt with some of the other symptoms but those... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS IcebreakersReentering a social life, in a new city, has come with a mired of challenges. There were certain things you could rely on in your neighborhood, or with your friends... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The CHEK 2 Gene and Its Relationship to Colon CancerA few years ago I had some genetic testing done. I actually had gotten this testing to rule out that I had a BRCA gene mutation that means I am... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Become an IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Food Writer!Calling low-FODMAP foodies, gastronomists on gut-friendly meals, and crafty cooks! Would you like to share your foodie expertise with the IBS community and help others who are intimidated by the... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Body Image Issues and IBSBecause of my IBS, I have started to have some body image issues. These issues have started to fester more because of the pandemic, due to all of the time... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Handle Halloween While Living With IBSDon’t let gastrointestinal distress feel like the scariest part of the Halloween season. With a bit of extra effort, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this sweet holiday while... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS-M: The Consequences of Fasting and Restrictive DietsDue to a completely unrelated issue, I recently had to endure days of a liquid diet followed by a couple of weeks of soft, bland foods. My diet is still... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Study: Vitamin D Does Not Ease IBS SymptomsIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder. IBS symptoms can vary, but abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits are most common. Bowel habit changes can include constipation, diarrhea... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Dear IBS, Please Let Me SleepLately, I’ve started having fewer IBS flares in the morning. Instead of waking up sick and ready to spend the following 2 hours in the bathroom, I just got up... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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. Since then I have mostly learned to manage... By Larah Brook3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Where to Go Next to Manage IBS: Psychologist or Dietitian?Until recently, many patients would have felt insulted by their physician at the suggestion of working with a psychologist or therapist to address their irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The experience... By Dr. Megan Riehl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments