Did Antibiotics Cause My IBS?I wrote an article a while back discussing my theory on how I contracted irritable bowel syndrome. I claimed that it is...reactions13comments
What Is It Like To Be a Dance Mom Living With IBS?I have been what most people call a "dance mom" for almost 8 years. In those 7 years, we have had tons...reactions2comments
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
The Calm Before The Storm: Constipation In IBS-DMy worst flare-ups tend to happen right after I’ve felt really good for a while. Like, for example, when I just had...reactions26comments
Community Views on the Link Between IBS and AllergiesIt is not uncommon for someone to have other conditions as well as IBS. These other conditions are not always limited to...reactions8comments
IBS and Cholecystectomy: Does Gallbladder Removal Affect IBS?I just had my gallbladder removed recently and now I wait to see if it will change my IBS. While it is...reactions28comments
Can Better Posture and Sleeping Positions Improve IBS?I remember one night about 15 years ago, I was having a really bad IBS flare while visiting a friend of mine...reactions2comments
Surviving IBS: 1-Bathroom Home and Mobility IssuesSo, I cannot run to the bathroom. Running is something I physically cannot do now. This has created its own set of...reactions12comments
Renovating An Apartment While Dealing With IBSIt's a blessing for sure to be able to renovate a home. In my case, my boyfriend and I are renovating our...reactions3comments
IBS Advocates Share Anxiety About Returning to "Normal"In our 5th IBS In America survey, we asked the community about experiences living with IBS in addition to depression, anxiety, and/or...reactionscomments
IBS and Accessibility: Public Restrooms and AccessibilityI have a lot to say about accessibility. I am an ambulatory wheelchair user. This means I can walk but also use...reactionscomments
How I Got Over the IBS BloatHaving constant bloat is a nuisance, and I feel like it comes with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS is a gift that keeps...reactions12comments
My IBS Prepared Me To Support My GrandmaMy mom is the best caregiver my grandma could ask for. She’s been there for the sloppy and sick, rain or shine...reactionscomments
Right on Time: Dreaming of Regularity with IBSIf you have IBS, you likely dream of regularity. It must be nice to have a predictable schedule. I’m envious of those...reactions29comments
Discovering New Ways to Manage IBS FlaresMy last article focused on the fact that I experienced a long period without IBS symptoms (more than a year!) Unfortunately, it...reactions3comments
IBS Triggers That Are Not FoodIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex condition that requires treatment from many angles. The first step that many people take in...reactionscomments
My Relationship With Food and IBSI have always had a healthy relationship with food. The only restrictions that I've ever put on myself in regards to eating...reactions30comments
How To Explain IBS to Other PeopleOne of the hardest topics in my daily life is to explain what IBS is. All of my friends know that I...reactions6comments
Finding The Light At The End Of The TunnelDo you remember that moment? When it really sank in and you truly knew what it meant for your future, now that...reactions1comment
What to Know Before and After SIBO TreatmentCurrently, the gold standard for the treatment of SIBO is a doctor-prescribed antibiotic. But how do you navigate questions around antibiotic use?...reactionscomments
