How To Explain IBS to Other PeopleOne of the hardest topics in my daily life is to explain what IBS is. All of my friends know that I have always been a foodie and enjoy most...reactions6comments
People With IBS Report Symptoms Despite New TreatmentsWe recently conducted the 2022 Irritable Bowel Syndrome In America Survey. The survey included 64 questions, and several focused on experiences with symptoms and treatments. One interesting finding was that...reactions4comments
Za’atar Shrimp With Mixed GreensThis Middle Eastern-inspired recipe will drive your senses wild. Za’atar is an aromatic blend generally made from thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, cumin, salt, marjoram, and oregano. It’s a versatile herb...reactionscomments
Why IBS Can Be So Hard to Talk About and TreatRecently I attended a meeting with my fellow IBS advocates. I hadn’t written a new article for a long while, and talked about why I wasn’t motivated. I discussed my...reactions11comments
The Low FODMAP Diet: All About PolyolsAre you following the low FODMAP diet to manage your IBS symptoms? If so, you may be wondering what all those letters stand for. I will focus on the "P"...reactions4comments
Soothe and Sip GiveawayThe Soothe and Sip Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This community knows how much of a challenge it can be to get relief during an IBS...reactionscomments
A Cold, Elderberry Syrup, and IBS: A FailSometimes, I don’t understand how my brain works. I’ve had IBS for years. I know how sensitive my digestive system is and how careful I need to be about my...reactions12comments
Discovering New Ways to Manage IBS FlaresMy last article focused on the fact that I experienced a long period without IBS symptoms (more than a year!) Unfortunately, it returned just as fast as it had gone...reactions3comments
Pasta With Potato Cream and BaconAs an Italian living abroad, I naturally tend to draw my attention to the best you can get from a specific land. Italy has the widest variety of veggies and...reactionscomments
What People With IBS Want Others to KnowThe Irritable Bowel Syndrome In America Survey asks people with IBS about how the condition affects their life. It asks about many aspects of living with IBS, including diagnosis, quality...reactions2comments
Canceling Appointments Because of IBSJust recently, I had to cancel an appointment last minute due to my Crohn’s Disease and IBS flaring up. As we all know, flares can onset out of nowhere. One minute you...reactionscomments
Painting the IBS PictureWhen you think about your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), what's the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe you're thinking, "a demonic gopher boring holes into my intestines with malicious...reactions4comments
Using an Attraction Assistance Pass for IBS at Universal StudiosIn January, I took a trip to Orlando, Florida, to go to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventures. Originally, I was supposed to head there in December, but I began to...reactions4comments
The Low FODMAP Diet: All About MonosaccharidesAre you following the low FODMAP diet to manage your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms? If so, you may be wondering what all those letters stand for. Let's focus on...reactions1comment
Can a Breath Test Detect Irritable Bowel Syndrome?Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the digestive system. It impacts at least 10 to 15 percent of adults in the United States. People living with...reactionscomments
I Feel Ashamed of my IBSI’ve been writing for IrritableBowelSyndrome.com for a little more than 6 years and have written several hundred articles. What I would like to establish here is that while the themes...reactions14comments
The Low FODMAP Diet: All About DisaccharidesIf you follow the low FODMAP diet to manage your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, you may wonder what the letters stand for. Here, we will focus on the "D"...reactionscomments
Spring RisottoI’m the biggest risotto fan, as you might have noticed by now! I’m probably so attached because I come from an area where they do the biggest risotto fair in...reactionscomments
Health Lessons From Having A Reflux BabyBefore you brush off this article by telling me that baby reflux and IBS are not related at all, just hear me out. Of course, the 2 things aren’t the...reactions4comments
IBS and Multiple Other Ailments: What Can I Eat?It seems I keep adding to the list of ailments I have. Since many of them are affected by diet, the struggle to eat as I should is more difficult...reactions25comments
