An Open Letter to IBS & Fibromyalgia WarriorsDear Fibromyalgia Warriors, As people with fibromyalgia, we understand what it means to be a warrior. To be someone who puts up with life’s hardships and still manages to make... By Cambria Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Many Doctors Did It Take To Get Diagnosed?I cannot speak for most about their journey to getting diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. However, I do know that for some of us, it took several years, doctors, and... By HessP5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Time Management Tips to Increase Productivity Despite IBSI don’t know how many times I planned a super productive day, only to end up running back and forth between my desk and the bathroom instead of getting anything... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You Can't WorkI thought I would share a little today. I find sharing things that are causing me trouble with others is very therapeutic. You should try it if you haven’t already... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mind Over MatterI really wasn’t planning on getting into a ‘mind over matter’ thing…but I guess I am :-). I have noticed lately that as much as I tell myself that I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Nature as an IBS RemedyI know what you may be thinking: Why would I want to be in the woods if I am worried about needing a bathroom or experiencing tummy pain? Hear me... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Impact of PMS on IBSMy very first post for this site explored how my diagnosis of endometriosis – a reproductive disease that often leads to very painful menstruation and many other complications – impacts... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS And Acne – Is There a Correlation?Although I’ve never had clear skin, my acne got so much worse when I started working from home and became less scared to eat a variety of foods. Since my... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
NSAIDs & IBS: A Dangerous CombinationThis past week, I had a very bad IBS-D flare one night that I hadn't had in quite a while. It didn't take me too long to put two and... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How I Use Medical Cannabis For My IBSDisclaimer: Please note that I am not influencing anyone to consume any form of medical marijuana or cannabis overall. I am just simply sharing what works best for me. Cannabis... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Works For SomeTo date, there has been no cure developed for IBS. We know this. So what are we all left to do? We see our doctors and they prescribe medication. Sometimes... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I Don't Need a Restraining Order to Keep IBS from Stalking MeFor years I’ve been cohabiting with a volatile partner called IBS that I’ve wanted to break up with for years. Unfortunately, it has no yellow sheet, leaves no visible wounds... By Kim Dolce5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Having A Trigger Food Once In A WhileAm I expected to be perfect 100 percent of the time? Or am I supposed to live a restricted lifestyle forever because I have a chronic condition? Yes, I have... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Surviving Daylight Saving TimeSoon, Americans will set their clocks back one hour to end Daylight Saving Time (DST) and return to Standard Time (ST). Yes, it’s a pain in the neck, but it... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gastritis: A Disorder that Intersects With IBSAbout eight years ago, my stomach started acting up in the worst way. I found myself constantly besieged by reflux and heartburn, to the point where I wasn't sleeping much... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Effective Is Melatonin for IBS?How many of us have used melatonin to help us fall asleep? I have, as well as my children. Along with myself, my 9-year-old suffers from lots of tummy issues. I... By Tori Whitney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Having IBS Has Taught Me To Allow Extra Time, AlwaysMy stomach is usually at its most active and vocal in the morning. It’s had time to repair overnight and is raring to go from 6 a.m., ready to start... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Listen To Your GutEver since I got IBS, I’ve felt almost forced by life’s circumstances to pay attention and listen to my gut. After seeing many doctors and specialists over the years, I... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Day I Didn't Make ItWe talk so much about the bathroom. Where are the bathrooms? Will they be there when I need them? I don’t know that town…WHERE ARE THEIR BATHROOMS? Sometimes there are... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS Makes Me Feel Uncomfortable In My Own SkinOne thing I experience often is an unusual and hard-to-describe sensation through my body. Well, I’m going to try my best to describe it here, because I 100 percent believe... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments