Learning to Talk About IBS: Breaking the StigmaWhen I first started talking about IBS, I was very ashamed and embarrassed. It was hard for me to talk about the subject as I was very squeamish about any... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
House Hunting with IBSI’ll admit it, I am that girl that likes to pop into open houses during the weekend. If I am driving around and see an open house sign, you better believe... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Support SystemI never shared my struggle with IBS with even my closest friends until the last few years. I am sure I am not alone in this. I feel we tend... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Fed Up With Not Being Fed WellI am tired of fasting. I am tired of being hungry. Irritable bowel syndrome? I am tired of it. It used to be much easier to fast, but I am... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Celebrates 5 YearsIt is hard to believe that 5 years have passed since we launched IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Happy anniversary to our community members and advocates! IrritableBowelSyndrome.net was created to hold space for people... By IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Buying a Car With IBSNow I realize this title is quite funny when you first read it. No, no, my car does not have IBS. Quite the opposite actually. My lovely new car has zero... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Enter Our Epicured Giveaway (Now Closed)The IBS community knows all too well that finding foods that do not trigger symptoms can be a major challenge. And getting to the grocery store during a flare-up is... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dinner Date With IBS: A Drama In 5 ActsDo you feel comfortable telling people you’ve just met about your IBS? I don’t. But recently, I found myself in a situation where I had to. It all started when... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does Yoga Really Help With IBS?I know what you’re thinking. Ugh. You’ve heard it a million times from a well-meaning friend or family member: "Why don’t you try yoga? It will heal your IBS." Just want to... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why Is It So Hard to Explain IBS to Others?When I go somewhere, I have often been fasting and continue to fast until I get home. I often have to give some sort of explanation to others as to... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why Do Doctors Ignore Our Pain?The amount of pain I have with IBS has greatly increased in the past year. My tolerance for this pain is wearing thin. At times it seems almost unbearable, but... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
A Case of IBS HubrisSince my IBS diagnosis, I have been acting very differently. Before I understood what I was dealing with and I could put another check into my ‘what bodily issues do... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Don’t Lose HopeIBS is hard. And when things get severe, it truly can consume your life and make you feel like there is no hope left. No hope of ever feeling better. No hope... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
I Have IBS and So Does My GirlfriendI would love to run a poll on this one. For those of us with IBS and are dating, would you be relieved or terrified if your partner told you... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
5 Things I Miss From Life Before IBSEveryone’s story is different, but in my particular journey, I never had digestive issues in my life until I was diagnosed with IBS and Crohn’s Disease when I was 21... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Quiz: What Did Our In America Survey Teach Us About IBS?IBS can affect everyone differently, but some things are fairly common among community members. To find out more about how people cope with IBS, manage their symptoms, and improve their... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 an IBS-free day. I have IBS-D, so I... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
2-Day Trip On the Road with IBSThe January 20, 2021 road trip south had finally arrived. Feeling a mix of excitement and dread, I climbed into my sister’s SUV with my little case of medications and... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Food Advice From The CluelessWhen you have IBS, your relationship with food is complicated. Actually, maybe saying it’s complicated is too nice of a word, maybe the word volatile is more appropriate. You just never... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 the gut. A whopping 52 percent of those... By IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments