Self-Talk Matters in an IBS CrisisWhen you are sitting on the toilet, a crisis is happening, all sorts of things run through your head. In my experience...reactionscomments
Fighting My Pain vs. Accepting ItFor a long time, I didn’t understand my IBS and why I had to be a victim of the condition. The question...reactionscomments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But...reactions2comments
Gastritis and IBSI’ve mentioned before that IBS is not the only fire I’ve got going on in my belly. I’ve discussed my issues with...reactions4comments
Holiday Eating: How to Avoid an IBS FlareSo, it's getting to be that time of year again, when we're all more likely to gather with family and friends at...reactionscomments
Can Better Posture and Sleeping Positions Improve IBS?I remember one night about 15 years ago, I was having a really bad IBS flare while visiting a friend of mine...reactions2comments
Defeating IBS: Medication vs DietThe topic of medication vs diet to control IBS can be quite a debatable one. People are different, our bodies are different...reactionscomments
Sharing Your StoryOne of the things I like most about my job working in social services, is that I very often get the chance...reactionscomments
Does Your Frame of Mind Affect How Helpful the FODMAP Diet Is?I've followed the low FODMAP diet twice, in fact I'm still on the reintroduction phase of my second attempt, but this time...reactionscomments
IBS Triggers That Are Not FoodIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex condition that requires treatment from many angles. The first step that many people take in...reactionscomments
Therapy at Home?I am always interested in learning about different types of therapy and what benefits they might bring to my fight with illness...reactionscomments
The Spine and Irritable Bowel SyndromeA recurring theme for me in advocating on IBS and other health issues, is how often they intersect with each other. For...reactions28comments
Living With IBS and DiverticulitisHave you ever been diagnosed with diverticulitis? Do you suffer from diverticulitis flare-ups along with your IBS? Thankfully, it has been several...reactions4comments
A Man and His WokDiet, diet, diet…IBS sometimes has us consumed with our diet. This was working, but now, not… This food used to cause bad...reactionscomments
What Having IBS Has Taught Me About MyselfHaving IBS isn’t all bad. Hear me out. Over the course of the thirteen or so years that I’ve lived with IBS-D...reactionscomments
Are You Comfortable with Flare-Ups Around People?I love reading what other people with IBS share about living with the condition. It’s nice to know that I’m not the...reactions3comments
False AlarmsOne of the worst parts of dealing with IBS is the false alarms, let alone the interruptions. I truly dislike with a...reactions4comments
The Pity PartyWhen having to deal with any sort of illness, it is possible to experience the ‘woe is me’ factor. We get to...reactionscomments
IBS and GERD: Are They Related?If you are like me, you suffer from both GERD and IBS. It hasn’t been a pleasant journey, but thankfully I have...reactionscomments
Working with IBSEven though I have gotten to a point in my life where my IBS is much better managed compared to when I...reactions4comments
