Health Lessons From Having A Reflux BabyBefore you brush off this article by telling me that baby reflux and IBS are not related at all, just hear me out. Of course, the 2 things aren’t the... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
IBS and Multiple Other Ailments: What Can I Eat?It seems I keep adding to the list of ailments I have. Since many of them are affected by diet, the struggle to eat as I should is more difficult... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My IBS Changed The Way My Body Absorbed MedicationI’ve never been one to be open with others about things going on in my life, even with my own family. I always worry I will be a bother or... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Night Before and The Day of Bad Flare UpsOn Saturday night, I made dinner, chicken thighs in a pear-mustard sauce. It was delicious. But, then the flare-up came, rearing its ugly head. In my article titled "Inferno," I... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
The Low FODMAP Diet: All About OligosaccharidesAre you following the low FODMAP diet to manage your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms? If so, you may be wondering what all those letters stand for. This article focuses... By Sarah Glinski, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When IBS Urgency Hits While In PublicJust recently, I was celebrating my boyfriend’s mom’s birthday. It was a group of 12, and we decided to go to lunch in a fun area of town where shopping... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Too Comfortable Between IBS FlaresI have IBS-M, and that means I have mixed episodes of diarrhea and constipation. This makes it even harder to predict flares. Having IBS often seems like being stuck in... By Amy Dodd Pilkington4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Weight Management and IBS - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and treatments with the need to maintain a healthy... By IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Going to a Salon Appointment with IBSSalon appointments are time-consuming, especially if you are dying your hair. You can be sitting in the chair for upwards of 4-5 hours, depending on what service you get. But... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Is The Link Between IBS and Colic?I can’t remember a time in my life when my gut wasn’t something I thought about on a daily basis. Even as a child I learned quickly that I always... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
My 2023 Goals To Improve My IBSIt’s a new year, and I am determined to prioritize improving my IBS symptoms. For those who don’t know, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in addition to IBS. I... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Can a Hypnotherapy App Improve IBS Symptoms?After trying to manage my IBS through diet, medication, and lifestyle changes, I finally decided to give hypnotherapy a go. I had read about it online and I had heard... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Canceling Vacations Due To IBSUnfortunately, as we all know, IBS symptoms can creep up on us out of nowhere. You can feel great one moment when suddenly, the next moment, your symptoms can hit... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Periods and IBSIt is no secret that periods can come with some uncomfortable side effects like bloating, painful cramps, and frequent trips to the bathroom. If you are also living with IBS... By Sarah Glinski, RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Do When Everything Upsets My GutDo you ever feel like everything you do or eat results in a flare? I suppose that as IBS sufferers, most of us have been through a bad phase like... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
My Weight Loss Journey with IBSI only took what my car could hold when I decided to move. I knew I would need nice clothes for work, so I brought all I could and planned... By Shannon Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Adopting a Growth Mindset for IBS ManagementCan the way we think about ourselves and our capabilities affect our lives? Absolutely! How we think about ourselves affects how we feel, what we achieve, whether we stick to... By Sarah Glinski, RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Are Hair Loss and IBS Connected?After my IBS diagnosis, what happened to me was an unexplainable issue: hair loss and hair thinning. I'm not talking about losing patches of hair as it happens to those... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Getting Dressed with IBSWe all know the physical discomfort we face during an IBS flare-up, but one of the worst feelings for me is when it happens while traveling for work, and I... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Angry Again: IBS and AngerI am not someone who gets angry quickly. I take great pride in that. My rope is very, very long. Interestingly enough, what tends to make me get the angriest... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments