Staying Sane With An IBS ChainOkay, so last time I told the tale of my battle with a burrito and 90 oz. of coffee. I’m pleased to...reactionscomments
Today I'm Just Going to ShareIn my previous articles I’ve focused quite a bit on the psychological aspects of living with IBS. I’ve expressed an interest in...reactionscomments
My Wonderful Pets Help Me CopePets are usually considered an extension of the family, and I hold that to be so true. As a kid, I always...reactionscomments
What You Need to Know About IBS and PregnancyIt is not unusual for women to experience gastrointestinal symptoms during pregnancy. Morning sickness, constipation, and heartburn are common in pregnancy and...reactionscomments
The Comfort of a CatWith February 20 being Love Your Pet Day, I am feeling especially grateful for my sweet cat Elsie. I adopted Elsie from...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life...With My PetsSince it’s Pet Month, let me introduce you to my little animal family at home. And so, the cast of characters: there's...reactionscomments
IBS Venting Session Vol 2.Because of my IBS, I hardly leave my house. In fact, I hardly even call anyone on the phone anymore, including my...reactionscomments
The Benefits of "Furbabies" for the IBS SuffererThere’s something about fur. It’s soft, it’s fuzzy, and it’s comforting. I believe that’s why we’re handed a stuff animal from the...reactionscomments
If Your Brain Were in Your Gut, What Would It Be Thinking?My gut is telling me this is a trick question, and it’s right on. Actually, we do have a brain in our...reactionscomments
Pets Give Unconditional Acceptance That’s Hard To Get ElsewhereWhen you have IBS, it’s easy to feel isolated, misunderstood and judged by the people around you. While the people closest to...reactionscomments
Stella: The Dog That Saved My LifeI don’t like to tell this story. It’s very personal and brings up a lot of very strong feelings. But, because it...reactionscomments
The Importance Of WaterWe all know we should drink plenty of water, but do we do it? And just how much should you drink? Water...reactions4comments
Even If Stress Is A Trigger For IBS, It’s Not All In Your HeadWhen I was first diagnosed with IBS, I was told that I was causing my symptoms. That it was all in my...reactionscomments
Exercise for IBSDepending on your age, weight, gender and about a thousand other factors, the exercise part of your self-care routine can look very...reactionscomments
IBS-C- More Than ConstipationIf you’re not an IBS sufferer and hear IBS-C, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, you may just think that IBS-C patients may...reactions5comments
Why Don't You Just Get A Pet?One of the most overlooked ways of managing illness of any kind is the thought of providing a pet with a loving...reactionscomments
IBS Doesn't Care About Your LifeIn my past couple of articles about my experiences with IBS, I have tried to share my intentions and 'game plan' for...reactionscomments
The Power of PetsI’ve never been much of a cat person, and for years, I wasn’t fond of many dogs, either. But my feelings about...reactionscomments
Anything New Can Make Your IBS Flare, But Don't Let it Stop YouOne of the most frustrating things about IBS is that you can have everything under control, with no flare ups occurring, and...reactionscomments
Caring For Yourself...AlwaysLiving with IBS presents many challenges. Some are easily overcome and others are not. While the idea of ‘mind, body, spirit’ has...reactionscomments
