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...reactions6comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions17comments
Stop Obsessing Over TriggersDo you ever feel cheated, deceived, betrayed when your IBS flares up after a perfectly safe meal? I know I do. Whenever...reactions11comments
Showing Grace and Public AccidentsAt 19, I decided to be a rebel and moved. I didn’t tell my family or friends. Of course, like most teenagers...reactions2comments
IBS and the Gut-Brain ConnectionIBS is a complicated disease, and to understand it, we often need to look beyond the gut and investigate the effects of...reactions7comments
A Bloating Remedy? My Experience With Activated CharcoalActivated charcoal is used for so many things. My family swears that it helps to treat food poisoning. The internet tells me...reactions4comments
IBS-C: The Pain of Chronic ConstipationI have IBS-M and have recently experienced long bouts of constipation. While I am accustomed to pain, I have developed a new...reactions21comments
What If We Normalized Poop?Poop is gross. But does it have to be such a big secret that we carry? Does it have to be taboo?...reactions5comments
Sensitive Stomach – A Byproduct Of IBS?I’ve known for a while that I can’t stand having my belly constricted. That’s why I’ve always avoided tight waistbands, pants without...reactions64comments
Working From Home Has Eased My IBS-DMy IBS symptoms have always been the worst in the mornings. Suffering from IBS-D does not make working life easy for me...reactions5comments
My IBS Flares Disappeared Thanks to StarvationI have inadvertently discovered the remedy to all of my IBS problems. It works like a charm. Unfortunately, it is not sustainable...reactions3comments
How to Accept Your Body While Managing IBSIt’s not easy to deal with the struggle of the strain. While flare-ups cause unwanted gastrointestinal distress, they can also wreak havoc...reactions6comments
Dealing with Anemia and IBSFor quite some time now, I have been dealing with iron-deficient anemia. In addition to being diagnosed with IBS, I was also diagnosed...reactions12comments
Memories of Dating With IBS“Okay, I gotta go, like, right now - love you, bye!” It was December 2010 and I found myself newly in love...reactions9comments
InfernoDo you ever get that feeling sometime after you’ve finished a meal or a snack? You know… that feeling of “oh sh*t”...reactions20comments
Hello, Hormones: My IBS Is On A CycleMaybe I’ve never paid attention to my cycle before having a child. Maybe it all changed after birth. All I know is...reactions6comments
Sleep Your Way to Better IBS Symptom ManagementWhile the “S” in “IBS” may not stand for “sleep,” it’s a factor that can significantly influence disease management. But restorative sleep...reactionscomments
