Kay was My Flare BuddyWhen I was a young mother, I used to go to Kay's house for coffee (after several cups, I would go use...reactions3comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions6comments
Janie's Story - Navigating Life With IBSMy name is Janie and I am 70+ years old. I have struggled with constipation for at least 15 years. For the...reactions1comment
The IBS "C" of 40 years that suddenly changed to chronic IBS "D" & why!Half of my life (over 40 years) consisted of regular bouts of constipation, sometimes so bad that a visit to a therapist...reactions1comment
The Pain and Discomfort of IBS Can Significantly Impact Daily LifeIBS can significantly impact daily life. It can cause discomfort, pain, and disruptions to normal activities. Family and loved ones may be...reactionscomments
IBS SUCKS BIG TIME!I can never tell when I wake up what kind of day I will have. Whether if I have my everyday smoothie...reactions1comment
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Personal Journey(IBS) has a huge impact on my life. It not only shapes my daily experiences and influences my physical and emotional well-being...reactionscomments
My IBS-C and Food TriggersI am 70 years old and I have been dealing with this for 2 years. I have had a colonoscopy and they...reactions3comments
Why I Decided to Test for SIBOI’ve been actively trying to manage IBS for about 4 years, but I think that I’ve had it for a lot longer...reactions17comments
Working Out and IBSI'm going to start off by saying I'm not someone who has a strict workout regimen. However, before getting officially diagnosed with...reactions3comments
No Rhyme or Reason to IBSWho here doesn’t know the frustration of doing everything right, avoiding all triggers, and still ending up with an IBS flare? I...reactions17comments
Activated Charcoal for IBS: My Friend and SaviorIn the past couple of years, I have become more and more interested in natural remedies for my IBS. Between herbs, supplements...reactions6comments
The IBS-C Standoff: The Ongoing Battle with ConstipationIt is day 3 of my current standoff with IBS-C. For those of you who do not have IBS-C or IBS-M, that...reactions44comments
Sensitive Stomach – A Byproduct Of IBS?I’ve known for a while that I can’t stand having my belly constricted. That’s why I’ve always avoided tight waistbands, pants without...reactions64comments
Self-Massage for ConstipationSince I had a hysterectomy at the end of 2019, I have been experiencing sporadic constipation, which I hadn't experienced in many...reactions6comments
IBS-M: Unexpected ConstipationI had my gallbladder removed almost two years ago. I have had hypothyroidism for over a year now. All of this together...reactions2comments
Are Gluten-Free Foods Unhealthy?Removing gluten from my diet was one of the best things I ever did to improve my overall wellbeing. For years, I...reactions8comments
My Complicated Relationship with Fiber Over the YearsMy fiber experience is complex and has evolved over many years. For example, what I thought of as fiber and where I...reactions13comments
Six Soups Your Stomach Will Thank You ForIs there anything better than a bowl of hearty, tasty soup for lunch on a brisk autumn or frigid winter day? It's...reactionscomments
