Guess I Can’t Eat EverythingGrowing up as a permanently lean kid, my metabolism was always the talk of the town. My dad would call me (in jest) a toothpick. My friends would always get... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
IBS-M: Fear of the UnknownWhen you have IBS-M and deal with bouts of both IBS-C and IBS-D, you never know which reaction you will get when you eat. That fear of the unknown is... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Mental Health and IBSIn addition to being diagnosed with severe IBS in 2011, I was also diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Having both has not been easy and it has been a long journey to... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms, with widespread and serious effects on... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS-C And a Fear Of GoingIf you have IBS-C, you are probably all too familiar with pain associated with going to the bathroom. Whether it is hemorrhoids or other issues causing you pain, it is... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
How IBS Impacted My Weight Loss After BirthRecovery after giving birth to my first baby was hard. Like, really hard. Partially because I got tons of stitches, but mostly because of IBS. But one thing that came... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Interviewing For a Job With IBSIn my humble opinion, interviewing and going through the process of finding a new job is among the worst situations for those of us that struggle with IBS. I don’t... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Severe Bloating and How to Alleviate ItLet’s face it: If you have IBS chances are you suffer from constant bloating. And can we all agree, that no one likes being bloated? I know I don’t! There are... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Shame of Pooping Your PantsWe’ve all been there. It actually doesn’t matter whether you poop your pants in public or at home, the overwhelming feeling of shame that comes over you is always intense. I... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments97 comments
Turn These 8 Unhelpful Habits Into Healthy HabitsHere are some common habits that can be unhelpful, read on to find out how to turn them into habits that can improve your health. It’s understandable that when you... By Meredith East-Powell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Year in Review: IBS Flares2020 was such a whirlwind of events, as everyone knows. With the pandemic, and everything went wrong because of it, people were in pretty low spirits, myself included. For those... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Set Goals For a More IBS-Friendly Lifestyle This Year!It’s a new year, and that means new goals and New Year’s resolutions! There’s nothing like a fresh start to feel positive and motivated for a change! Start by examining... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Perfect FlushI’m an extremely anxious person. As someone with IBS, that anxiety is aggravated by one of my biggest fears: lack of access to a good bathroom. Not being able to... By Meredith McGovern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I'm Packing Up My IBS and Taking It On The Road!Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) has been a recurring tune in my disease catalog for years. Other featured hits include multiple sclerosis, degenerative spine disease, and that notorious dental trio so... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
2020 IBS Year in ReviewI decided that I should say something about the pure frustration and difficulty this past year has added to my life. I don’t generally like to look at years as... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
IBS and Hemorrhoids: A Common ComplicationIrritable bowel syndrome is a figurative pain in the rear, but it can also cause literal pain in the rear. I am talking about hemorrhoids. Odds are, if you have... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS After Birth: Hormones, Stitches, and RecoveryAfter an almost IBS-free pregnancy came the rude awakening. Not only did the illness come back, but it got so much worse! At least at first. There were so many... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
When I Decided to Start Sharing My IBS StorySharing any personal information can be anxiety-inducing for some people. IrritableBowelSyndrome.net attempts to make it easier for those who choose to share. Almost all of our articles published to our... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Giving Birth And IBS: Pain, Poop & Other WorriesEver since I got pregnant, and even before that, the thought of giving birth scared me. Not only does it seem physically impossible to push a human out of your... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments