My Top 5 Products to Use for IBSAs we all know, IBS can mean being locked up in the washroom for hours and hours out of the day. The...reactions18comments
How The Pandemic Made My IBS WorseI believe it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t easy on anyone. I wanted to reflect on the effect that...reactions4comments
Parenting With IBS: How To Survive Night WakingsEver since my son was born, I have discovered so many things about parenting that don’t align with my preferred IBS routine...reactionscomments
Obsessed with Food: When Both Eating and Fasting HurtsHi. My name is Amy, and I am obsessed with food. The older I get, the worse it gets. The problem is...reactions4comments
IBS Symptoms and Lack of ControlWe recently conducted the 5th IBS In America survey. In the survey, we asked the community about experiences living with IBS and...reactions18comments
Dancing for the Met Opera Ballet with IBSOnce upon a time, there was a bright-eyed little girl named Elizabeth, and all she wanted to do was move to New...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Attending Formal Events During an IBS FlareThe excitement of attending a formal gala or black-tie wedding is always high, especially if you are into fashion. What will I wear? How...reactions1comment
IBS and Diets for Other Medical Issues Do Not MixI currently have an undiagnosed medical issue that may be related to the digestive system. As a result, I was told to...reactionscomments
3 “Discreet” Tips for Managing IBS CrampsThe other day, my girlfriend and I were sitting down to play a card game. I’ve never been completely savvy with all...reactions3comments
Healthcare Provider Satisfaction With IBSWe recently conducted the 5th IBS In America survey, in which we asked the community about experiences living with IBS. Specifically, one...reactions16comments
The IBS-C Standoff: The Ongoing Battle with ConstipationIt is day 3 of my current standoff with IBS-C. For those of you who do not have IBS-C or IBS-M, that...reactions44comments
4 Ways I Manage a Painful IBS Flare-UpUnfortunately, IBS can be extremely painful. You have those moments where the cramping and abdominal pain are so intense, that all you...reactions8comments
The Day My Morning IBS Started Happening At NightSometimes, strange things happen for no apparent reason. Like when my morning IBS (that’s been haunting me for years) suddenly disappeared, only...reactions13comments
What Type of Support Do People Living With IBS Need?Everyone needs support. In the 5th IBS In America survey, we asked community members about their experiences living with IBS, the type...reactionscomments
Gynecology Appointments and IBSThis upcoming week I am due for my annual gynecology appointment and I am a bit apprehensive. The last time I had...reactions7comments
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
Having Support With a Chronic IllnessA support system is an essential part of living with a chronic illness. I know quite a few people around me with...reactionscomments
Depression, Anxiety, and Panic Disorders with IBSMore than half (51 percent) of those who took our 5th annual In America survey reported having anxiety or panic disorders. Forty-three...reactions21comments
IBS and the Dreaded Public CommuteFor those of us that use public transportation, we all know the struggle! Oh, the anxiety of it all! Having IBS really does make...reactions7comments
IBS and Guilt: I Should Not Feel Guilty, But I DoI cannot tell you how many times I have had to cancel plans or tell people that I could not go to...reactions4comments
