Living

Dealing with the challenges of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be both frustrating and uncomfortable. If first-line treatments have not worked for you, you might want to see if pelvic...

Lately, I have been on an exercise kick. I never was able to work out due to intense IBS symptoms—it was virtually impossible. I found that the moment I started...

It’s quite challenging to stick to a restricted diet. It’s even more challenging when your meals and snacks are repetitive because numerous dietary restrictions leave limited options. I know these...

For a long time, I knew nothing about herbal medicine and believed that teas were just meant to taste good. But as I discovered, herbs can do so much more...

Recently, I had to take my nephew to his baseball game, and it got me thinking how far I have come with my IBS diagnosis. If it were three years...

As a fixer, I’m always looking to solve a problem. For the most part, I’d like to say that it’s pretty helpful! I’ve been able to improve during plays and...

IBS never stops surprising me. I thought I had experienced all the symptoms until I thought I was having a heart attack. That wasn’t fun. My heart rate was normal...

We all know that hormones can affect IBS. In the past, pregnancy has largely impacted my symptoms, and so do my periods. I’ve also talked with community members whose IBS...

We have all been there. You are hiking, or at an amusement park, or riding your bike in a field, or horseback riding—you get the idea. You are outside, in...

I’m definitely not a morning person. I’ve always loved waking up to the sun, eat a breakfast once my stomach wakes up, and use the restroom at an appropriate time...

I used to believe that IBS caused my anxiety. But it was actually the other way around. Over the past couple of years, I have learned that my IBS flares...

I am blessed, I got to spend the NYE in the Middle East with my family. However, by returning from the toasty vibes of Dubai to the chilly reality of...

It has been about 2 1/2 months since I started a restricted diet. I have drastically reduced the amount of sodium I consume, and I noticed a big difference in...

Help can come in the most unexpected yet obvious ways. Back in August of 2022, I was diagnosed with a condition called vaginismus, which is a painful tightening of the...

Recently, I was invited to a bachelorette weekend getaway, and although I wanted to attend so badly, I had to say no to the invitation due to IBS symptoms. I...

Living with IBS means living within as much of comfort zone as you can get. Living with IBS means knowing exactly how long it takes to get from familiar places...

Trying to balance dating and the struggles of IBS with its clammy cramps, are two things that don’t necessarily go hand in hand. I’ve been asked time and time again...

Lately, my housing situation has been a shenanigan. My fiancé moved to the Netherlands at the end of 2021 and I’ve gone back and forth from Italy since then. I...

It has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in addition to Crohn’s disease. It has been a wild ride and thankfully I am at...

Our lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of life. But sometimes, stress can get out of...