Periods and IBSIt is no secret that periods can come with some uncomfortable side effects like bloating, painful cramps, and frequent trips to the...reactionscomments
What I Do When Everything Upsets My GutDo you ever feel like everything you do or eat results in a flare? I suppose that as IBS sufferers, most of...reactions27comments
My Weight Loss Journey with IBSI only took what my car could hold when I decided to move. I knew I would need nice clothes for work...reactions1comment
Adopting a Growth Mindset for IBS ManagementCan the way we think about ourselves and our capabilities affect our lives? Absolutely! How we think about ourselves affects how we...reactions17comments
Are Hair Loss and IBS Connected?After my IBS diagnosis, what happened to me was an unexplainable issue: hair loss and hair thinning. I'm not talking about losing...reactions22comments
Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnut ToppingEmbrace festive flavors with this sweet yet savory side dish. There is no need to eliminate high FODMAP foods when managing IBS...reactions2comments
Getting Dressed with IBSWe all know the physical discomfort we face during an IBS flare-up, but one of the worst feelings for me is when...reactions13comments
Angry Again: IBS and AngerI am not someone who gets angry quickly. I take great pride in that. My rope is very, very long. Interestingly enough...reactions29comments
The Supplements I Take for IBS and WhyCurrently, on my IBS journey, I am being very consistent and disciplined with a supplement regimen. I thought I would share what...reactions14comments
Community Views: Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With IBSGetting an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosis can feel like a relief. The path to diagnosis can be long, so finally, having...reactionscomments
Pantry Essentials for the Low FODMAP DietIf you are living with IBS, the low FODMAP diet is one of several tools you can use to manage your symptoms...reactions17comments
Mixed AppetizersWhen I host a dinner for my friends, it's hard to go 100 percent low FODMAP. I want to enjoy every serving...reactionscomments
My Favorite Dairy Milk AlternativesI wouldn’t say that I’m lactose intolerant. On good days, I can enjoy some cheese or cream and be perfectly fine. Although...reactions10comments
IBS Triggers, Symptoms, and ManagementDo you ever feel tricked, deceived, or mocked by your own body when IBS symptoms flare after a typically safe meal? It...reactions18comments
Meeting My New GastroenterologistToday I got to meet with a new gastroenterologist. It’s something I know I’ve needed to do. I sit here and spout...reactions9comments
How to Set Realistic Goals for Managing IBSReaching a goal can be difficult. If it wasn't, it would simply be another task on your to-do list. When it comes...reactions4comments
My Hometown Toilet TripTaking my girlfriend on a trip to my hometown of Buffalo, New York, meant a lot to me. Buffalo is not just...reactionscomments
How Frustrating Life Can Be With IBSI've always considered what in Italy we call a "buona forchetta," which means basically that I love to eat and I love...reactionscomments
Low FODMAP Onion and Garlic SubstitutesIf you’re following the low FODMAP diet to manage your IBS symptoms, one of the first things you likely learned is that...reactions7comments
My Trigger Food Elimination ProcessMy trigger foods tend to change over time. Sometimes, these changes are for the better. Then, I go from not being able...reactions14comments
