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First, let me say that I never thought I would be brave enough to openly discuss such things. I am still quite uncomfortable about it, but I hope my shame...

Let’s face it, I think it’s a cultural thing but here in the United States we love to work, work, work. Resting is not really seen as a positive thing. The...

For so many years, I got incredibly mad when doctors told me (or other people) that it was "just IBS." "Just IBS" can make your life miserable sometimes. It prevents...

Creating and continuing dietary or exercise routines can be difficult for anyone. The pandemic upended many people's usual activities. Some went from working out at a gym to making the...

You may be wondering, what on earth is a Hot House Dome? Well, I once wondered the same exact thing! I have a side of my family that is into natural/holistic...

Oh, beloved coffee. For the most part, everyone loves coffee. The smell, the taste, the warmth, and the jolt of caffeine. Coffee truly is an amazing beverage and there is nothing...

Sometimes, I feel like we as IBS-sufferers are doomed. Like there’s no getting out of it. Lately, my IBS-D has been less severe. Less diarrhea, fewer bathroom trips, rarer terrible...

Before I was officially diagnosed with IBS, I’ve had a long-running history of misusing and abusing my body. Whether I was divulging in an entire pack of sugar-free cinnamon Altoids...

In September 2020, before vaccines were available, the CDC recommended people use telemedicine or communicate with their providers by phone or email. It was also suggested that people talk to...

Due to my Crohn’s Disease and irritable bowel syndrome diagnoses, I work with a gastroenterologist and naturopathic medical Doctor to help keep my CD and IBS diagnoses in check. Having both...

Let’s face it, having IBS means using the bathroom on a regular basis. It is what it is. And if you have a home with multiple bathrooms, that is always a...

Before reading this, know that I’ve hardly told anybody this story for fear of it getting back to the person whose toilet I destroyed with my fiery poops. Welcome to...

I am always trying to look on the bright side and trying to stay optimistic. As I sit here today in pain yet again, I am going to find things...

It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented stress in our daily lives. Research has reported varying experiences among those with chronic illnesses like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)...

Performance anxiety is my strongest IBS trigger. I’m not saying that raw dairy, warm cheeses, aggressive chili, and coffee, and everything sugar-free don’t put my a** into the garbage can...

When you’re a tween, pretty much everything is embarrassing. But being a tween who has to go to the hospital for severe constipation? Well, that’s just a nightmare. The first...

I have recently stumbled upon a life-changing thing. I can talk to my doctor without leaving home. All I have to do is make a telehealth appointment. For someone with...

This year has overhauled how people work. It’s forced most individuals to transition to a home office and drastically change their lifestyle. The home has taken on the role of...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like irritable bowel syndrome...

I have IBS-M. That means I have episodes of both IBS-D and IBS-C. Whenever I am in the midst of an IBS-D flare, I have to be very careful with...