Dealing with IBS: A Male's PerspectiveMany times we hear people say, “Be a man!” or “Man up!” What does ‘being a man’ really mean though? From my personal experience, it meant never complaining, tolerating or... By HessP2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Mind-Body Impact on IBSMost people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know first-hand the connection with stress and their symptoms. IBS often flares during times of intense stress. Why does this occur? And... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
5 Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with IBSWe all know those well meaning friends, family or complete strangers who like to throw in an offhand comment every now again without really thinking it through. Sometimes they don’t... By Hannah Noonan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Open Letter to IBSDear IBS, As I was writing another article about what you do to me as a person suffering with IBS, I decided to take a break from that article and... By Ally Marie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips On Getting Your Family To UnderstandHaving an invisible illness is quite difficult to deal with when you feel like no one understands what you’re going through. It’s especially difficult when you don’t fully understand your... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Power of the Mind - IBS & Overall HealthWe have all heard and know that our mind is a powerful thing, but just how powerful is it? Let’s take a look at how strong our minds can really... By Ally Marie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Treating SIBOI recently wrote about getting tested for SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Although the breath test wasn’t difficult, it wasn’t my idea of fun, and I was pleased that... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What to Expect When You’re Not ExpectingBig belly, water retention, swelling, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, just plain uncomfortable. This sounds like someone who may be expecting a child, but unfortunately, I’m not. That’s not to say that... By Ally Marie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When I Realized I had a Serious Issue (Cont'd)Find part 1 here. One day, I decided I couldn’t take it anymore. I was going to do things my way. I stopped seeking medical help because I wasn’t getting... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do I React to Everything I Eat?This is a question I get a lot from IBS clients, especially those with IBS-D. Every time they eat they get symptoms like diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. Many stop... By Caitlin Wheat2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When I Realized I had a Serious IssueMy college years will forever be the most memorable, but also to some extent, the most traumatic years of my life. Like an average freshman in college, I was busy... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Was My First DiagnosisIBS was my first diagnosis, but it wasn’t my last. In the past few years of being an IBS patient advocate, I’ve started to notice more and more that IBS... By Ally Marie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting Tested for SIBOSIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) is a chronic bacterial infection of the small intestine. While we all naturally have beneficial bacteria in our intestines that help us digest food, in... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Sufferers Want To Feel ValidatedWe all want to feel validated in some way, shape or form. Whether we express these feelings or not, it is human nature for most people to want to feel... By Marisa Lauren Troy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Moments When IBS Attacks!Every time I attempt to step foot outside the door, IBS kicks me in the gut and says, “Dude, you know you gotta use the bathroom again. Get your behind... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Eating in Moderation? I Wish!When I see posts on social media, or articles in the news stating the best way to eat is in moderation, I feel envious of the people that actually have... By Hannah Noonan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling on an Airplane with IBSTraveling on an airplane is a pain in the butt when struggling with IBS (pun intended). First of all, anxiety triggers my IBS, and I get anxiety whenever I’m on... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The True Cost of an IBS DiagnosisSome illnesses have a logical path to a cure, which also comes with a known cost. For example, when you have the common cold, you know you’re going to have... By Ally Marie5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Eat Out With Friends When You Have IBSSo you’ve been invited out for dinner with friends, or you’re organizing a family gathering, or you need to arrange a team lunch with work colleagues but you’re dreading the... By Hannah Noonan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Long, Drawn Out Diagnosis PeriodThere is often a long, drawn out diagnosis period when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Because a lot of the symptoms (ex, abdominal pain, nausea, changes in bathroom... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments