Setting Boundaries and Saying NoI am a people pleaser. No matter the situation, more than likely, if you ask me for help or to do something...reactions19comments
Why I AdvocateIf you had told me 20 years ago I would be sitting here writing about my bathroom problems, I would have laughed...reactions2comments
Can IBS Ever Let Me Be On Time?Isn’t it awful when you have to be somewhere at a certain time, and your IBS symptoms kick into high gear just...reactions15comments
How IBS Changed My LifeHaving IBS has changed my life. A lot. I'm not just talking about the inability to go on a trip with friends...reactions2comments
IBS and Other ConditionsOne thing that I always thought I wanted was a name for what was wrong with me. I thought naming why I...reactionscomments
Cooking and Being a Foodie With IBSCooking is one of my favorite hobbies. It's a calming activity to me, especially when I can cook for other people. I...reactions4comments
Advocating for My IBS SymptomsOnce I hit adulthood and had a child of my own, I realized the importance of advocating for others. Whether that is...reactionscomments
Can A Flare Be Just Bloating?Recently, I have experienced a whole new side of my IBS: a flare that consisted of only bloating and pain. I have...reactions1comment
IBS While Being KosherI have kept kosher since I was 9 years old. Okay, partially kosher. I don't eat meat and dairy together (when I...reactionscomments
Digestive Issues and SexDigestive issues can complicate your life in many ways, one of which can be your sex life. With IBS, there’s a lot...reactionscomments
Have You Tried Licorice?A few months ago, I experienced a multi-day IBS flare-up that had me staying close to home and afraid to eat much...reactions3comments
Illnesses with IBSI tend to be a careful person when it comes to germs. I have a couple of things going on in my...reactions2comments
IBS Affects Our Quality of LifeWe have all heard the old adage "quality over quantity." I am a strong believer that quality of life is extremely important...reactions23comments
3 Strategies to Attend Outdoor Events With IBSI recently was invited to a birthday party at the park. Going to the park while experiencing an IBS flare can be...reactions10comments
Against the Grain With Invisible IssuesI have always been different from those around me. I was the heavy girl in school—the girl who kept to herself and...reactions4comments
IBS-M: When Desperation Leads to MedicationIt has been years since I took any type of medication to treat IBS. Once I switched from IBS-D to IBS-M, effectively...reactionscomments
Getting AnswersMoving back to Illinois has given me more options for getting answers about my medical problems. Lately, it seems one thing gets...reactions2comments
What to Do During an IBS Flare-UpHaving an IBS flare-up can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you have already worked so hard to decrease your symptoms. IBS can’t...reactions6comments
Medicating IBS-M Did Not Work AgainI know better. I know that trying to treat symptoms in IBS-M usually leads to the opposite symptoms. Still, I was so...reactionscomments
Drink Drank Drunk — IBS and AlcoholI am a social drinker for the most part. I enjoy going out with my friends and having a drink or two...reactions2comments
