Saying No to Vacations with IBSRecently, 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...reactionscomments
Going Outside My Comfort ZoneLiving 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...reactions5comments
How to Ace a Date with IBS!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...reactions7comments
Sharing a House With IBSLately, 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...reactionscomments
IBS Symptoms You Wouldn’t BelieveIt 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...reactions22comments
Box Breathing and How It Helps With StressOur 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...reactions2comments
Is Organic Food Better for IBS?After a long time, I finally got back home to Italy. We waited more than a year for this break, and I couldn't wait for it! It wasn't as smooth...reactions1comment
Does a Toradol Injection or Pill Affect IBS?I was recently injured and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), or ibuprofen, was the best way to treat my injuries and provide a bit of pain relief. Unfortunately, ibuprofen is...reactionscomments
Parenting With IBS: The School Drop-OffParenting with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been a challenge from day 1. After my first IBS-free pregnancy, my symptoms returned with a vengeance. The weight of parenting responsibilities has...reactionscomments
Holiday Fatigue and How to RechargeThe holidays can be draining. For me personally, I hosted Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas lunch at my home while attending all the other holiday events. Needless to say, I am worn...reactions2comments
IBS Success in 2023Someone asked me how I was doing managing my IBS these days. I had to think about my answer for the first time in a long time. Since the deepest...reactionscomments
How Does Treating Diarrhea Affect IBS-M?I have irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M) which means I have episodes of IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) and IBS with constipation (IBS-C). Treating one type of flare...reactions7comments
Undiagnosed IBS, But Still ValidHello, everyone, it's nice to meet you. I'm Thyme. I'm currently 21 and would like to share my IBS story. This story is quite all over the place and I...reactions6comments
Feeling Represented on Social Media with IBSIn this world of influencers, I never felt like I had a representative for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As a petite person with an average weight, I expected to easily...reactions1comment
5 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with IBSWith the holiday season upon us, it is important to prepare for stress free ways to enjoy the festivities. How can we plan ahead to better our holiday experience? Here...reactions1comment
IBS and Eating on the RoadHaving IBS on a road trip, from personal experience, is a monumental bummer. You take all this time out of your week to travel halfway across the state, meet up...reactionscomments
Two-Ply or Not Two-Ply: How I Cope with the "Rough" DaysIBS can be incredibly painful. Cramping, body aches, hemorrhoids—you name it, we’ve got it. But I have recently identified yet another culprit: one-ply toilet paper. The thing I dread the...reactions4comments
IBS and Camping Don't Always MixI went camping back in the summer, with my sister and a couple of friends. We had quite a large tent that we shared. I didn't think much about IBS...reactions9comments
Cramping and Bloating: The Daily BattleI have been experiencing more frequent flares recently. This means some of the most agitating symptoms have returned. I am talking about cramping and bloating. We all know how bothersome...reactions1comment
Back To The Beginning: Appointments & TestingI’ve recently shared how I suddenly started experiencing new and quite intense symptoms. After something that felt a lot like a stomach bug, my digestive system seemed completely unable to...reactionscomments
