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) and just plain getting older. IBS provides several...reactions1comment
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 been off and on for a couple of...reactions24comments
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, and I was hit with an intense urge...reactions3comments
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 I get a sudden urge to evacuate my...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 my relationship with my partner, my children, and...reactions6comments
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 bought of urgency hits, you need to be...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 IBS, and even for a bit afterwards, whenever...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 removed 2 polyps and was also diagnosed with...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 well with you today can very likely trigger...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, but the fact that it is a chronic...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 of adjusting and re-adjusting to whatever ‘mode’ IBS...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, my belly will hurt. OR I have my...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, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare...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 affected by witnessing the struggles and may offer...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 a minor (major) annoyance, but I did expect...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 explanation for this and a method to control...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 for colonic irrigation was the only answer! Tell...reactions1comment
Janie's Story - Navigating Life With IBSMy name is Janie and I am 70+ years old. I have struggled with constipation for at least 15 years. For the last 5 - 8 years, I have searched...reactions1comment
Tension Headaches and IBSI have a couple of health issues I deal with regularly. One is obviously my IBS-D. Another one is tension headaches. While headaches don’t have as big of an impact...reactions4comments
Join the Conversation: IBS Types and Food TriggersBringing up issues about your gut to friends and family can seem daunting, especially when they don’t have ongoing diarrhea and/or constipation and related fatigue, social isolation, anxiety, and depression...reactionscomments
