A Frustrating Combination of IBS and ADHD MedicationIt never fails to frustrate me how the simplest thing can aggravate my IBS. A lot of the time, I get it...reactions2comments
Preparing IBS-Friendly Meals For A Busy FamilyI have already shared my go-to IBS-friendly breakfast and lunch ideas that are approved by my two toddlers. Now, I wanted to...reactions1comment
Urgency Abroad: An Accident in SpainIn January I trekked off to Europe for a two week excursion to Spain. Although I have traveled and even lived abroad...reactions21comments
Back Problems and IBSI have struggled with back problems for a very long time. Basically, a combination of sports-related injury in my "early years" (lol)...reactions2comments
Coping with IBS-M Flares: The End of Symptom-free DaysAfter a nice bit of a reprieve from IBS-M symptoms, I have experienced a string of IBS-C (constipation) flares. These flares have...reactions25comments
When Urgency Hits in a Traffic JamUrgency can hit at any moment, and it is crucial that you are prepared. This past month, I was stuck in traffic...reactions4comments
How My Bowel Fakes Me OutMy bowel often seems to play cat and mouse with me. It goes like this. I am going about my business when...reactions22comments
Relationship Dynamics and IBSHaving a chronic illness like IBS significantly impacts my everyday life. Not only does it affect me personally, but it also influences...reactions8comments
Wedding Dress Shopping with IBSLet’s face it, irritable bowel syndrome can be scarily unpredictable. And when you are out in a public space and a sudden...reactionscomments
Working Out and IBSI'm going to start off by saying I'm not someone who has a strict workout regimen. However, before getting officially diagnosed with...reactions3comments
My IBS-C and Food TriggersI am 70 years old and I have been dealing with this for 2 years. I have had a colonoscopy and they...reactions3comments
Join The Conversation: How Do You Reduce Stress?Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can often feel like sailing through a stormy sea of unchartered waters – because what settles...reactions4comments
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Personal Journey(IBS) has a huge impact on my life. It not only shapes my daily experiences and influences my physical and emotional well-being...reactionscomments
Morning Routines and FMLAOver the many years of struggling with IBS, I’ve dealt with so many iterations of the illness that it becomes a series...reactions3comments
IBS SUCKS BIG TIME!I can never tell when I wake up what kind of day I will have. Whether if I have my everyday smoothie...reactions1comment
Going to the Beach with IBSSummer is around the corner, and beach days are inevitable. Soaking up the sun and taking in the ocean air is dreamy...reactions5comments
The Pain and Discomfort of IBS Can Significantly Impact Daily LifeIBS can significantly impact daily life. It can cause discomfort, pain, and disruptions to normal activities. Family and loved ones may be...reactionscomments
IBS, Constipation, and Bladder Leakage: Pelvic Floor DysfunctionI’m getting older. I’ve had four children. While bladder leakage shouldn’t be considered normal, it is common and was not unexpected. It’s...reactions7comments
Addiction and IBSEver heard the theory that we crave food and drink we are allergic to? My research found that there is a scientific...reactions9comments
The IBS "C" of 40 years that suddenly changed to chronic IBS "D" & why!Half of my life (over 40 years) consisted of regular bouts of constipation, sometimes so bad that a visit to a therapist...reactions1comment
