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After my IBS diagnosis, what happened to me was an unexplainable issue: hair loss and hair thinning. I'm not talking about losing patches of hair as it happens to those...

We all know the physical discomfort we face during an IBS flare-up, but one of the worst feelings for me is when it happens while traveling for work, and I...

I am not someone who gets angry quickly. I take great pride in that. My rope is very, very long. Interestingly enough, what tends to make me get the angriest...

Currently, on my IBS journey, I am being very consistent and disciplined with a supplement regimen. I thought I would share what I am taking and what has shown to...

Getting 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...

If you are living with IBS, the low FODMAP diet is one of several tools you can use to manage your symptoms. By temporarily restricting certain carbohydrates, this diet gives your...

I 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...

Do you ever feel tricked, deceived, or mocked by your own body when IBS symptoms flare after a typically safe meal? It is one thing when we know our triggers...

Today 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...

Reaching 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...

Taking 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...

I'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...

If you’re following the low FODMAP diet to manage your IBS symptoms, one of the first things you likely learned is that onions and garlic are a no-go because of...

My trigger foods tend to change over time. Sometimes, these changes are for the better. Then, I go from not being able to eat food at all to enjoy small...

As with any diagnosis, IBS pain can affect people differently. However, most people living with IBS experience pain at some point. In fact, the most common symptoms of IBS are...

I 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...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut disorder that involves abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements such as diarrhea and constipation. IBS is a functional disorder, meaning that...