IBS SUCKS BIG TIME!I can never tell when I wake up what kind of day I will have. Whether if I have my everyday smoothie, my belly will hurt. OR I have my... By CommunityMember925af51 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Going to the Beach with IBSSummer is around the corner, and beach days are inevitable. Soaking up the sun and taking in the ocean air is dreamy, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Pain and Discomfort of IBS Can Significantly Impact Daily LifeIBS can significantly impact daily life. It can cause discomfort, pain, and disruptions to normal activities. Family and loved ones may be affected by witnessing the struggles and may offer... By Debangana4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS, Constipation, and Bladder Leakage: Pelvic Floor DysfunctionI’m getting older. I’ve had four children. While bladder leakage shouldn’t be considered normal, it is common and was not unexpected. It’s a minor (major) annoyance, but I did expect... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Addiction and IBSEver heard the theory that we crave food and drink we are allergic to? My research found that there is a scientific explanation for this and a method to control... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The IBS "C" of 40 years that suddenly changed to chronic IBS "D" & why!Half of my life (over 40 years) consisted of regular bouts of constipation, sometimes so bad that a visit to a therapist for colonic irrigation was the only answer! Tell... By snottygobble1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Janie's Story - Navigating Life With IBSMy name is Janie and I am 70+ years old. I have struggled with constipation for at least 15 years. For the last 5 - 8 years, I have searched... By CommunityMember35536b1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tension Headaches and IBSI have a couple of health issues I deal with regularly. One is obviously my IBS-D. Another one is tension headaches. While headaches don’t have as big of an impact... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Join the Conversation: IBS Types and Food TriggersBringing up issues about your gut to friends and family can seem daunting, especially when they don’t have ongoing diarrhea and/or constipation and related fatigue, social isolation, anxiety, and depression... By IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staying Hydrated With IBSLast month, I traveled to London to catch up with my Aussie cousins and spend some quality time together. I was overjoyed to finally visit Windsor Castle, one of my... By Tiziana Boaro3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Gym Chronicles: Treadmill UrgencyWorking out with IBS can be challenging. I have found when my heart rate goes up, my symptoms ramp up. And when symptoms ramp up, I need a toilet nearby... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Toddler-Approved IBS-Friendly Meals: Breakfast And LunchCooking IBS-friendly meals is hard enough as it is. But when you have small children at home who can be very particular about their food, it’s even more complicated. I... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS-M: Unexpected ConstipationI had my gallbladder removed almost two years ago. I have had hypothyroidism for over a year now. All of this together had been balancing itself out, and it is... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS and Mood DisordersHave you ever felt like your stomach is tied up in knots while your mind is tangled in a web of emotions? Welcome to the roller coaster ride of irritable... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When Supplements and Medication Don’t HelpFor years, I’ve been searching for the magic remedy to get my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms under control. I never found one. Some things helped for a while. Others... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help Manage IBS?Dealing with the challenges of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be both frustrating and uncomfortable. If first-line treatments have not worked for you, you might want to see if pelvic... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
4 Tips for Working Out with IBSLately, I have been on an exercise kick. I never was able to work out due to intense IBS symptoms—it was virtually impossible. I found that the moment I started... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
IBS: Struggling to Maintain a Restricted DietIt’s quite challenging to stick to a restricted diet. It’s even more challenging when your meals and snacks are repetitive because numerous dietary restrictions leave limited options. I know these... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Herbal Remedies I Take For IBS-DFor a long time, I knew nothing about herbal medicine and believed that teas were just meant to taste good. But as I discovered, herbs can do so much more... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
5 Tips for Attending Sporting Events with IBSRecently, I had to take my nephew to his baseball game, and it got me thinking how far I have come with my IBS diagnosis. If it were three years... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments