Living

Nothing is worse than your IBS hitting you while out in public. When I was in my early twenties, I had a bad public accident while waiting for the subway in...

Living with IBS can turn the most mundane situations into sources of stress and anxiety. For example, when you’re calling the plumber to get your bathroom fixed. My partner and...

I’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...

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...

We 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...

When 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...

For 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...

Being 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...

If 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...

Picture 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...

We 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...

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...

If 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...

Going 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...

This 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...

On 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...

For 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...

While 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...