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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions20comments
Treating SIBOI recently wrote about getting tested for SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Although the breath test wasn’t difficult, it wasn’t my...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Some Of My Misconceptions About IBSWhen I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease) at the age of 13, my GI immediately told...reactions2comments
How to Persevere with Finding a SolutionI now understand that there are so many factors that make my IBS symptoms better or worse, but in the beginning I...reactions4comments
My Support SystemEvery day my IBS makes me suffer. I’m on the toilet no less than six times a day, and most times, I’m...reactionscomments
