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My teenage years were rough. Having an invisible illness that never goes always is always hard on adults. Having one you didn't have a name to put with it as...

IBS makes me feel like my guts are on fire. It feels like someone poured gasoline down my gullet and force-fed me a lit match. It is not like the...

There is nothing worse than not having support from your family when enduring illness. When you are down and out, a lending hand from those closest to you is crucial. Having love...

In the more than 20 years since I have been diagnosed with IBS – though I have had experiences on both sides of the dilemma – I've always fallen way...

Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...

I have always been interested in the topic of healthful sleep with regards to my struggles to manage my IBS. I was diagnosed with IBS about 5 years ago. My...

Growing 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...

When 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...

In 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...

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...

If 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...

Recovery 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...

In 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...

Let’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...

We’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...

Here 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...

2020 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...

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...

I’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...

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...