IBS is the Honey Badger of IllnessesI’ve been writing for this site since 2016 and have written probably close to 300 articles, running (what I thought) was the gamut of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) related subjects... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Long Does an IBS Flare Last?Over the years plenty of people have asked me how long an IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) flare lasts. This question is often asked after I take the time to explain... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Unpredictability of IBSWe can all agree that IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) not only causes problems, but arguably, the characteristic I hate the most is its unpredictability. Whenever I feel that it’s finally... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Eat in a Day with IBSWhen it comes to diet we are all so different in what we tolerate and don’t tolerate. Diet is truly individualized when it comes to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Finding The Cause Vs. Suppressing SymptomsFor a couple of months, I felt really good. With minimal daily symptoms, only occasional IBS-D flares and a pretty well-rounded gluten-free diet, my life almost felt normal for a... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Romantic Relationships and IBSBeing in a relationship is a full-time job. Being in a relationship with IBS, is like Princess Diana described her marriage to the now King of the United Kingdom: "There... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS: When Safe Foods Aren’t Safe AnymoreIf you have IBS, you have likely identified foods you consider safe or better choices because they are far less likely to cause or agitate a flare. I’ve always had... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
IBS Flare Up At A ConcertPicture this: you’re at your favorite band’s concert. You’re so excited because it’s been just over 3 years since you last saw them in concert. It’s a packed venue. You’re... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Face the Weekend with IBSWe are supposed to love weekends. We get to relax after a stressful week at work, stay up until late drinking a glass of wine, partying, watching a movie, having... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Cramping Tips from Me to You!Dealing with tummy cramps are some of the worst pain that I, a 26 year old man, have experienced. It feels like something is trying to rip itself out of... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
IBS While Traveling: IrelandIf you told me that it would be easy to avoid dairy in Dublin, Ireland, I wouldn't have believed you. Although, I do preface this by saying that most of... By Cambria Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Eating Out In ItalyGoing to Italy on holiday and living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? You may want to read this! Italy is the country where I grew up, and from time to... By Larah Brook3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Staycation While IBS Goes On VacationThis summer, my partner and I decided to stay at home instead of going away. We have a toddler and a baby, we still don’t sleep through the night, and... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
I Flared at My Nephew’s Piano ConcertOn a Sunday, I attended my nephew’s piano concert. He is a dashing 6-year-old and loving his piano lessons. He is doing exceptional and I wasn’t going to miss it. That... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Spousal Stomach SupportFor over 10 years, my husband, "G," has been patient, kind, and understanding regarding my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s driven me to many GI doctor appointments, dealt with me... By Meredith McGovern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Difficulties of Acting With IBSWhile on a movie, or TV show, us background actors, and principals, are given "lunch," a mandatory meal that’s supposed to be offered 6 hours after our breakfast, which is... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Learning to Listen To My BodyStruggle, struggle, not so bad...pretty good. I feel great! Struggle, struggle, not so bad...I think you get the idea. This is the cycle that I feel like I go through... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Managing IBS in the SummerLiving in Florida can be challenging with the intense humidity and high temperatures. And dealing with IBS isn’t helpful. Heat and IBS symptoms don’t tend to mix well so I thought... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Does IBS Make Me More Prone To Stomach Bugs?It was recently sick season in our household. After a nasty flu, several colds and hand-foot-mouth, my children brought home my least favorite bug of all: the stomach virus. For... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS-M: The Swift Shift from IBS-C to IBS-DOnce again, an episode of constipation has ended. It was quickly replaced by a bout of diarrhea. Quite often this change happens during the same bathroom visit. It doesn’t matter... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments56 comments