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
How Friends and Family Can Help During a FlareAn IBS flare feels just like a stomach bug: there's not much you can do to make it better. At least for...reactions1comment
Starting a Business With IBSThis last year I have spent it making a lot of changes in my life. The biggest is not working a typical...reactions1comment
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Parent of Teenagers: An IBS StoryThroughout my time contributing to IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, many people have shared their trials and tribulations dealing with IBS and raising children. How do...reactionscomments
IBS Made Me Park IllegallyLet’s pretend you are in this scenario: Have you ever been driving and then all of a sudden get smacked in the...reactions4comments
Poor Sleep and IBSI have always been interested in the topic of healthful sleep with regards to my struggles to manage my IBS. I was...reactions1comment
Flip-Flop Flail: Navigating IBS FlaresI was diagnosed with IBS well over 2 decades ago. In all this time, I have learned a lot. The most important...reactions25comments
New Year - New Parenting StyleI have written before about my daughter. 2021 was a turning point in our relationship. She is 14, and anyone who has...reactionscomments
Kicking the Nicotine Habit with IBSSo, I did it. I finally completely kicked the nicotine habit. I quit smoking over 7 years ago, but I just quit...reactionscomments
Thoughts Before An IBS FlareMy biggest feelings of regret fall into the time period right after a meal, when the familiar sensation of an upcoming IBS...reactions3comments
What Is In My IBS Flare Box?When going through a bad IBS flare, it’s important that you have a flare box. What do I mean by this? It’s...reactions9comments
An Imodium BetrayalGetting diagnosed with IBS has had a lot of similarities with the 7 steps of grief. It's not strictly a 1:1 comparison...reactions6comments
Working ChangesOne thing I have to thank my parents for is instilling a hard work ethic. Growing up in small world Tennessee, I...reactionscomments
Music and Art to Cope with IBS and StressAnxiety and depression are 2 words I tried not to say or think about for years. I felt if I was depressed...reactions3comments
The Social Media Look on BloatingWe know that social media can be a blessing and a burden. We can find communities with people similar to us, learn...reactions4comments
