Do They Believe That My IBS is Real?One of the most common things I hear IBS sufferers say is that people who don’t have IBS just don’t understand or can't...reactions2comments
My IBS and I went to Canada for ThanksgivingI decided to do something different for Thanksgiving this year. Instead of celebrating the holiday with a huge family dinner as usual...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About ConstipationI’m a recent victim—wait, that makes me sound like an autopsy corpse—make that “lucky winner” of a diagnosis of IBS with constipation...reactions2comments
Romantic Relationships and IBSIBS isn’t always attractive. Okay let’s be serious, IBS is never attractive. Whether it be the bloat, the sounds, or the smells...reactionscomments
I Am in Recovery…Again (A Newcomer’s Ode to IBS)In my previous article, I related my recent struggles with IBS to my life in Recovery from an anxiety disorder and addiction...reactionscomments
Our #GivingTuesday Campaign#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving...reactionscomments
The Gym StruggleI have always been a big guy and a few years ago I decided I needed to lead a healthier lifestyle. At...reactions2comments
IBS, Anxiety and The Middle WayWhen you're a kid no one sits you down and tells you that someday you will be sitting in a doctor's office...reactionscomments
The Squatty Potty ReviewHaving IBS-C can be difficult at times when things are stuck and just don’t want to move! So when I stumbled across...reactionscomments
5 Ways To Get More Probiotics Into Your DayProbiotic supplements have been shown to help improve IBS symptoms in some people by adding healthy bacteria to the gut, so you...reactions2comments
Diagnosis: FrustrationI was diagnosed with IBS in the summer of 2016, but my symptoms started way back in 2011—and it seemed to happen...reactionscomments
What is the intention behind what you eat?Many people eat because it is something that you have to do, for energy and calories. And I know when I had...reactionscomments
Social Life vs. IBS - The Ongoing BattleBachelorette Parties. Beach Weekends. Weddings. Showers. Dinner Parties. Tailgates. What do all of these things have in common? All of these events...reactionscomments
Talking About IBS Isn't Always EasyTalking about your bowel movements is not considered polite conversation in most circles. I was at a party recently and someone was...reactionscomments
Being Your Own Health AdvocateAs a health educator, I’ve always encouraged patients to take an active role in their health. In our current healthcare system, being...reactionscomments
What Does Functional Disorder Actually Mean When It Comes to IBS?For those people who have suffered from IBS for a decent amount of time, you probably have heard your disease be referred...reactionscomments
By the Numbers and the Narratives: The Language of PainFor mainstream healthcare professionals, pain assessment has become a numbers game. Not in the sense of your grandma playing the numbers in...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
The Mind-Body Impact on IBSMost people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know firsthand the connection between stress and their symptoms. IBS often flares during times...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
