IBS-M: Unexpected ConstipationI had my gallbladder removed almost two years ago. I have had hypothyroidism for over a year now. All of this together had been balancing itself out, and it is... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS and Mood DisordersHave you ever felt like your stomach is tied up in knots while your mind is tangled in a web of emotions? Welcome to the roller coaster ride of irritable... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When Supplements and Medication Don’t HelpFor years, I’ve been searching for the magic remedy to get my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms under control. I never found one. Some things helped for a while. Others... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help Manage IBS?Dealing with the challenges of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be both frustrating and uncomfortable. If first-line treatments have not worked for you, you might want to see if pelvic... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
4 Tips for Working Out with IBSLately, I have been on an exercise kick. I never was able to work out due to intense IBS symptoms—it was virtually impossible. I found that the moment I started... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
IBS: Struggling to Maintain a Restricted DietIt’s quite challenging to stick to a restricted diet. It’s even more challenging when your meals and snacks are repetitive because numerous dietary restrictions leave limited options. I know these... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Herbal Remedies I Take For IBS-DFor a long time, I knew nothing about herbal medicine and believed that teas were just meant to taste good. But as I discovered, herbs can do so much more... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
5 Tips for Attending Sporting Events with IBSRecently, I had to take my nephew to his baseball game, and it got me thinking how far I have come with my IBS diagnosis. If it were three years... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Imodium is My Oasis in the DesertAs a fixer, I’m always looking to solve a problem. For the most part, I’d like to say that it’s pretty helpful! I’ve been able to improve during plays and... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
IBS and HeartburnIBS never stops surprising me. I thought I had experienced all the symptoms until I thought I was having a heart attack. That wasn’t fun. My heart rate was normal... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
IBS, Periods, and Hormonal IssuesWe all know that hormones can affect IBS. In the past, pregnancy has largely impacted my symptoms, and so do my periods. I’ve also talked with community members whose IBS... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips for Dealing with IBS Emergencies in PublicWe have all been there. You are hiking, or at an amusement park, or riding your bike in a field, or horseback riding—you get the idea. You are outside, in... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
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, and use the restroom at an appropriate time... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
My Experience With EFT Tapping For IBS And AnxietyI used to believe that IBS caused my anxiety. But it was actually the other way around. Over the past couple of years, I have learned that my IBS flares... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Abdominal Massage, an Unexpected Relief for IBSI am blessed, I got to spend the NYE in the Middle East with my family. However, by returning from the toasty vibes of Dubai to the chilly reality of... By Tiziana Boaro3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does a Low Sodium Diet Help IBS Symptoms?It has been about 2 1/2 months since I started a restricted diet. I have drastically reduced the amount of sodium I consume, and I noticed a big difference in... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Helped My IBSHelp can come in the most unexpected yet obvious ways. Back in August of 2022, I was diagnosed with a condition called vaginismus, which is a painful tightening of the... By Michaela3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Saying No to Vacations with IBSRecently, I was invited to a bachelorette weekend getaway, and although I wanted to attend so badly, I had to say no to the invitation due to IBS symptoms. I... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going Outside My Comfort ZoneLiving with IBS means living within as much of comfort zone as you can get. Living with IBS means knowing exactly how long it takes to get from familiar places... By Mara Bosloy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How to Ace a Date with IBS!Trying to balance dating and the struggles of IBS with its clammy cramps, are two things that don’t necessarily go hand in hand. I’ve been asked time and time again... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments