Living

I am not sure if anyone realizes how difficult it can be to take regular medication. As humans, we are forgetful creatures; it can be easier than you might think...

My IBS journey started at the very beginning of my career, and at the beginning of a new job, too. Not only did I have to adjust to a new...

Here’s a topic I haven’t heard many people discussing when it comes to their IBS – the topic of intimacy. It’s one of the most requested topics I’ve had viewers...

I'm just going to come right out and say it...JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO BE A JERK. No, it does not :-)...

I think we can all agree that IBS flare-ups are terrible. But if you’re like me, you suffer from actual symptoms far less than you suffer from the anxiety of...

I thought I would share one of my favorite inspirational quotes with you today. I actually first saw this at a martial arts school, but is actually a quote by...

I recently had a hip replacement surgery, and I’ve been using crutches and then a cane to get around as I recover. When I enter a room (or a grocery...

I first began to have persistent symptoms of IBS beginning when I was 19 years-old and just a month or so into my junior year of college. I had just...

I do not remember my diagnosis journey for IBS fondly. It consisted of me having to take a whole semester off of college to be probed and prodded in a...

My partner is constantly telling me that I gave her my IBS, that suddenly, despite years of research to the contrary, it must be contagious. Why else would she be...

I don’t know about you, but when I happen to have an IBS flare in the comfort of my own home – it’s what I wish for, rather than having...

Despite the fact that I have had stomach problems (IBS, gastritis, ulcers) and mental illness issues (bi-polar disorder, severe anxiety and clinical depression), I did not seek medical help for...

If you’re reading this and you suffer from IBS, or any other illness, has anyone ever insisted or tried to impose their “healthy-lifestyle” practices on you? It is one thing...

The vast majority of people with IBS have tried elimination diets like FODMAPs, GAPS, Gluten and dairy-free, etc. These diets are wonderful and provide much needed relief from symptoms. However...

It’s a simple solution right. My new IBS diet will be NOTHING. There are all these things we can’t eat or drink because it will make our IBS unbearable. Some...

Figuring out how to deal with my IBS on a day-to-day basis has been a continuous process ever since it started. When I still had to go to work every...

Does IBS make you feel dirty? It makes me feel dirty sometimes. No, it does… I know I’m an adult and that I should not ‘feel dirty’ just because I...

It occurred to me recently, that we read a lot about coping mechanisms for how we deal with living with IBS and how to manage the condition. But, there doesn't...

For me, my body has always been vulnerable to fluctuations in the weather. In particular, my chronic pain and GI issues both tend to flare when I am exposed to...

Many doctors prescribe medication without considering the specific differences among patients that would call for more individualized treatment plans. I have lived with irritable bowel syndrome for many years, I’ve...