Community Views: Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With IBSGetting an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosis can feel like a relief. The path to diagnosis can be long, so finally, having a diagnosis feels affirming. But what that diagnosis... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Favorite Dairy Milk AlternativesI wouldn’t say that I’m lactose intolerant. On good days, I can enjoy some cheese or cream and be perfectly fine. Although I do have to stay far away from... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Meeting My New GastroenterologistToday I got to meet with a new gastroenterologist. It’s something I know I’ve needed to do. I sit here and spout off advice to others like "what's a trigger... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How to Set Realistic Goals for Managing IBSReaching a goal can be difficult. If it wasn't, it would simply be another task on your to-do list. When it comes to IBS management, goal-setting sometimes feels like a... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Hometown Toilet TripTaking my girlfriend on a trip to my hometown of Buffalo, New York, meant a lot to me. Buffalo is not just "upstate," as many New Yorkers and native Long... By Sawyer Matheny4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Frustrating Life Can Be With IBSI've always considered what in Italy we call a "buona forchetta," which means basically that I love to eat and I love to try new things. Food has always been... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Travel with IBSI feel incredibly blessed because I had and have the chance to travel a lot, and it's honestly one of the favorite parts of my life. It is incredible how... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How to Get a Handle on Your Hemorrhoids with IBSEverybody poops, but for some, it's harder than others. If you are struggling with the strain or experiencing rectal bleeding, you may have hemorrhoids. These small lumps occur when the... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Marathon Video Game Nights With Friends and IBSReconnecting with my friends has been essential these last few years. Between the pandemic’s isolationism and my moving across the state of New York, texting and playing video games with... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Tired Of Daily FlaresMy digestive system has had a good couple of months lately. Of course, I have had some bad flares and several mild ones during this time. But most days, I... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
Hypothyroidism, Cholecystectomy, and IBS ChangesThis year started off with a bang, and it caused a lot of changes. All of it has had some effect on my symptoms of IBS but I’m not sure... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Research About Low FODMAP DietThere are many studies about the potential causes of IBS. Currently, studies appear to show that IBS results from a miscommunication between the gut and the brain. One of the... By Sarah Glinski, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Fast Food and Other IBS Travel NightmaresI recently took a vacation that involved being on the road for more than 60 hours in total. Being on the road all day during a week-long road trip had... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Dealing with Major IBS Urgency at the Grocery StoreI was heading to the grocery store to grab some things before I showed up at a family gathering. I hadn’t had breakfast yet, and it was late morning. This... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Traveling as an Ambulatory Wheelchair User with IBSIn recent years, my challenges have changed. I am now in an ambulatory wheelchair. Since this change, I have not traveled. Everything was a big adjustment, and, quite honestly, I... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is It Anxiety or IBS?How can I confuse anxiety and IBS symptoms when they are 2 completely different things? Well, they are not, really. At least not for me. Unless I consciously know I’m... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Snacking and Small Portions Improved My IBS SymptomsFolks, for years, I have done battle with my large intestine. It usually fires the first shot. A warning gurgle, a gas pain, a distending abdomen. Or a bloated feeling... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Old Adventures in FoodThere were so many things I was proud of growing up. For instance, I loved my name, Sawyer. It was so unique, and everybody would ask me the same questions:... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Planes, Trains, and Cars: IBS and TravelBefore I developed IBS, I used to be able to travel anywhere I wanted without too much planning. Now, I need to think about my meals ahead of time or... By Cambria Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments