Activated Charcoal: Helpful For An IBS-Flare?As a child, whenever I had diarrhea, my family's go-to remedy was Imodium. I didn't have IBS as a child, at least...reactions6comments
Going to Spain with IBSI will be going to Europe for the first time and I am beyond thrilled. I can’t contain my excitement as I...reactionscomments
Is Licorice Helpful for IBS as well as GERD?As I have written here before, in addition to having IBS I have another digestive disorder: GERD. GERD is characterized by heartburn...reactions4comments
Getting Treatment for My IBS Hasn’t Been EasyThere have been many times in my life when certain people used to ask me why I don’t see a doctor regularly...reactions63comments
It Ain't Easy Being MisunderstoodIBS is "just IBS" right? If we are to believe everything we’re told, the jokes on TV, the snide comments from relatives...reactions3comments
5 Embarrassing Things About IBS That I'm Not Ashamed OfThe total unpredictable nature of IBS can be extremely embarrassing at times. Over the years I’ve come to terms with the fact...reactions9comments
The Right IBS Diet For MeBefore IBS, my diet wasn’t healthy. I have always loved chocolate way too much. I’ve never liked cooking, so I distinctly remember...reactions2comments
Why You Should Buy A Portable ToiletJust this week, my Fiancé and I had a double date. We went out to dinner and had the most lovely time. We...reactions2comments
Social Outings With IBSI'd like to think I'm someone with a good number of friends. Of course, this means that I'm often outside of the...reactions2comments
IBS Relief After My PeriodI never thought it could happen, but lately, I’ve been looking forward to my period. The reason is that my gut seems...reactions2comments
There is No Magic Pill To Stop IBSThis might be controversial to say, but I am convinced that if your mindset is to find a magic pill to make...reactions20comments
IBS-C: The Pain of Chronic ConstipationI have IBS-M and have recently experienced long bouts of constipation. While I am accustomed to pain, I have developed a new...reactions23comments
Wedding Dress Shopping with IBSLet’s face it, irritable bowel syndrome can be scarily unpredictable. And when you are out in a public space and a sudden...reactionscomments
My IBS Comes With Worry and FatigueI will begin by saying I am NOT a doctor. I can only make observations about my experience with IBS and share...reactions5comments
Figuring Out the Root Cause of Your IBSIBS is a syndrome or a collection of symptoms that we are diagnosed with when no other medical cause of the symptoms...reactions3comments
Raising Kids With IBS Can Be DifficultMy heart truly goes out to those who are single parents and struggling because having children is not and should never be...reactionscomments
Relationship Dynamics and IBSHaving a chronic illness like IBS significantly impacts my everyday life. Not only does it affect me personally, but it also influences...reactions8comments
Preparing For Doctors Appointments With IBSEver since my IBS diagnosis (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), I have learned a lot about doctor’s appointments. I have been told that it’s...reactions15comments
Finding a Bathroom in an Unfamiliar WorkplaceI’m definitely not a morning person. I’ve always loved waking up to the sun, eat a breakfast once my stomach wakes up...reactions13comments
Balancing Work Life and IBS LifeLiving with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can be such a challenging balancing act that it can become difficult to navigate life. Between...reactions1comment
