Self-Massage for ConstipationSince I had a hysterectomy, I have been experiencing sporadic constipation, which I hadn't experienced in many years. For whatever reason, it...reactions6comments
Navigating Sex and Intimacy with IBSI've already discussed the fragile aspect of navigating romantic relationships with IBS. But that's to say nothing of the actual act of...reactions2comments
Tenesmus and IBS: When I Never Feel Finished, and How I CopeHave you ever dropped a hand towel on the floor, bent down to pick it up, and somehow grabbed nothing but air?...reactions4comments
IBS and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Your Free Printable IBS Food JournalWhen it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) trigger foods, we are all different. That is why so many healthcare providers recommend...reactions8comments
How to Perform 3 Self-Mobilization Techniques (For Any Type of IBS)As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I've treated a myriad of bowel disorders. Pelvic floor PT is great for those who need...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Travel SnacksIf you have an upcoming flight booked, or a road trip to take then you might be concerned about what you will...reactions3comments
How Summer Heat and Humidity Trigger My IBS SymptomsMy body has always been vulnerable to fluctuations in the weather. In particular, my chronic pain and GI issues both tend to...reactions32comments
5 Essential Nutrients for Managing IBS SymptomsI've written about my top 5 herbs for IBS, so I thought I’d follow it up with my top 5 nutrients. These...reactionscomments
The Frustrating IBS and Anxiety Cycle: Dear IBS, You Suck! (Vol. 2)Dear IBS, You suck! Just last week, you were being good to me. What happened? I mean, I was able to drink...reactions35comments
How I Cope With Sudden IBS Urgency in TrafficIBS urgency can hit at any moment, and it is crucial that you are prepared. This past month, I was stuck in...reactions6comments
How Iron Supplements Affected My IBS-DCan iron tablets help with IBS-D symptoms, or do they just make them worse? When being prescribed iron supplements, doctors usually point...reactions4comments
My "Weird" IBS SymptomsI’ve lived with IBS for over a decade now, so paying attention to my body has become a forced skill I can’t...reactions5comments
Common IBS Food Triggers: These Are A Few of My Favorite Things...That I Can No Longer EatResearch shows that 25 percent of IBS patients experience symptoms related to their diet, and as a result, many people avoid foods...reactions15comments
What Should I Eat During an IBS Flare-Up?When you have IBS flare-ups, it can leave you feeling very uncomfortable. For me, it often presents as nausea, bloating, and a...reactions36comments
Explaining My IBS to My Children"Why is Daddy always in the bathroom?" "I want to show Daddy something, but he's in the bathroom again." "Where's Daddy? I...reactionscomments
Living With IBS Anxiety and Unpredictable FlaresAs IBS sufferers, we often talk about the physical symptoms of the illness. The urgency, the cramps, the painful bloating – they're...reactions85comments
Crafting an IBS Diet with Multiple Health ConditionsIt seems I keep adding to the list of ailments I have. Since many of them are affected by diet, the struggle...reactions42comments
Managing IBS: Where To StartFew things feel as overwhelming as getting diagnosed with a lifelong condition that can’t be cured. I remember the day I was...reactions3comments
Why I’m Afraid of Getting Another ColonoscopyA friend of mine just had a routine colonoscopy and got me thinking about how much I dread having one again. I...reactions13comments
