What Does the 'New You' Look Like?Living with IBS often requires that all kinds of changes be made in order to manage the painful symptoms of the disorder...reactionscomments
Can I Get a Good Doctor Please?Many of us who have had IBS for years have suffered not only with our ongoing symptoms and lack of effective treatments...reactionscomments
IBS and GERD: Two Digestive Disorders with a Common Root CauseUnfortunately, the digestive dilemmas I face are not only those related to my IBS. I also suffer from GERD (otherwise known as...reactions6comments
Quit Playing Around with Your Meds!The title, of course, is meant in the most light-hearted way. I say this specifically because I was inspired to write this...reactionscomments
Coffee: An IBS Trigger I (Eventually) Left BehindMy IBS first surfaced when I was mid-way through college. At the time, coffee had become my greatest vice and savior. It...reactionscomments
Afraid To Eat With IBSWhen a person suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it is not uncommon for that individual to have "issues" with food. The...reactions13comments
Relationships: When You're Both SickI am not talking about when you and your partner have a cold at the same time (although that poses its own...reactionscomments
Coffee is My Favorite TriggerFirst off, I should start by saying that coffee is my favorite IBS trigger because it’s the only trigger that I deem...reactionscomments
IBS-C Symptoms? Try MukhwasHaving lived with IBS for more than 25 years, I thought I’d tried just about every natural remedy known to mankind trying...reactionscomments
My Top Five Triggers of a Flare-UpEach of us who have the diagnosis of IBS have our own unique mix of symptoms and our own triggers. Figuring out...reactionscomments
The Wonders of WaterOh, I know what you're thinking, ‘I know that drinking plenty of water is good for IBS. Hasn’t this been done before?’...reactionscomments
The Struggle of Getting Ready for Work with IBSIf I may, I would like to relive a moment before I started working from home and share how much of a...reactionscomments
I Think Winter Might Be Over!If you are like me, your mental health may take a bit of a nosedive during the Winter months (if you have...reactionscomments
Primary Care Physicians: Why are They Important?Recognizing the importance of having a primary care physician can be challenging for some, especially if you have had a poor experience...reactionscomments
When IBS and Endometriosis IntersectI remember it very clearly: a night I was driving home from the diner with my new boyfriend and feeling the distinct...reactions14comments
Am I Going to Make It?I’ve recently taken a part-time job working a hotline that helps people who have mental health, substance abuse and isolation/loneliness issues. I...reactions1comment
Suffering from IBS as a TeenagerIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doesn’t spare anyone and unfortunately also teenagers can suffer from this dreadful disorder. In fact, it is estimated...reactions1comment
Can Fecal Transplants Help IBS?I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) as possible treatment for IBS. I know, I know...reactions6comments
Decoding Stigma in IBS - The Importance of Story TellingAs a dietitian specializing in functional gut disorders, I work with IBS patients every day. It’s unfortunate that many of them come...reactionscomments
How IBS Has Affected My ConfidenceIBS can get in the way of so many things but confidence is something that has been greatly affected in me. It...reactions2comments
