Getting Treatment for My IBS Hasn’t Been EasyThere have been many times in my life when certain people used to ask me why I don’t see a doctor regularly since I "complain" about pain often. I try... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
My Story Of Seeking Help For My IBSWhen I was first diagnosed with IBS, going on 5 years ago now, all I wanted was for someone to help me. I didn’t know anything about IBS, I just... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with Emetophobia and IBSAs if having IBS wasn’t tough enough, when you add emetophobia into the mix – it can make your situation a whole lot harder! Emetophobia is a phobia of vomiting... By Sarah Taylor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
4 Ways to Embrace IBSFor many people with IBS, a sensitive gut can feel like a ball and chain. You might go through a constant negotiation with yourself about which and how much food... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Mindful Eating Matters, Part 2In the first part of my article on this topic, I described how eating in a low-stress environment may decrease food reactivity and help reduce the symptoms of IBS. In... By Megan Taylor, ND4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and Can it Offer IBS Relief?In addition to IBS, I unfortunately also suffer from a lot of spinal issues and back pain. This is due to a combination of degenerative disc disease, herniated discs and... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning to Deal with AnxietyMany people with IBS struggle with anxiety, stress or whatever the individual (or their doctor) wants to call it. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Gastroparesis: What Is Its Connection (If Any) to IBS?I recently made an appointment to see a gastroenterologist for the first time in several years. I am doing this because in recent months I have been experiencing an uptick... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When IBS Ruins The HolidaysThe problem with a chronic illness is that it sneaks up on you when you need it the least. For me, that is every time I leave for a trip... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My IBS CalendarI am one of the many people that finds journaling to be a very important part of my wellness routine. That said, while I did keep a very detailed IBS... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can Red Light Therapy Help Pain?When you live your life experiencing chronic pain, your entire daily routine can become an experiment – a trial and error contest into what helps reduce it and what makes... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Does Your Gut “Itch?”I’m always on the lookout for new research findings that could help people like us with IBS. My current regimen is holding symptoms at bay, but there’s always the lingering... By Lisa Carr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Is It Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency or IBS?There are many signs, symptoms, and conditions that can mimic irritable bowel syndrome. I believe it is important to be knowledgeable in order to help us feel better! After all... By Tori Whitney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What is Sodium Alginate and How Can It Help Digestion?In trying to manage both my GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) and my IBS, I have had to play a delicate balancing act. In fact, many of the mainline treatments for... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When a Cold Virus Amplifies IBSIt’s that time of year when there’s so much sniffling and sneezing around workplaces and public spaces. I thought I’d been doing a good job of avoiding the sick people... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
This New Year, Focus on What You Can Eat with IBSIf you have been diagnosed with IBS, you have likely found there are certain foods that work for you and certain foods that don’t. Sometimes it’s hard to see past... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Mindful Eating Matters, Part 1Anyone struggling with IBS knows stress can worsen symptoms. As a naturopathic physician, I often hear reports from patients about the ways in which stress impacts their digestion. Some people... By Megan Taylor, ND2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Working From HomeI have been contemplating working from home full-time due to illness issues. Obviously, one of those issues is IBS. I believe that it could relieve a lot of the stress... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Kudos to My IBS BuddiesI have learned so much from everyone who participates on this site. While I have a lot of experience working with illness (both my own and others), I think sometimes... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The IBS Holiday PartyWell, folks, it’s time for my annual holiday report. While I’d love to say that Thanksgiving was a huge success…it was not. As in years gone by, I have found... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments