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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...

Everybody poops, but for some, it's harder than others. If you are struggling with the strain or experiencing rectal bleeding, you may have hemorrhoids. These small lumps occur when the...

Reconnecting with my friends has been essential these last few years. Between the pandemic’s isolationism and my moving across the state of New York, texting and playing video games with...

My digestive system has had a good couple of months lately. Of course, I have had some bad flares and several mild ones during this time. But most days, I...

This year started off with a bang, and it caused a lot of changes. All of it has had some effect on my symptoms of IBS but I’m not sure...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

There are many studies about the potential causes of IBS. Currently, studies appear to show that IBS results from a miscommunication between the gut and the brain. One of the...