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 patches of hair as it happens to those...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 completely. It’s all about quantity! So, embrace options...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 it happens while traveling for work, and I...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, what tends to make me get the angriest...reactions21comments
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 I am taking and what has shown to...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 a diagnosis feels affirming. But what that diagnosis...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. By temporarily restricting certain carbohydrates, this diet gives your...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 I'm offering, at least when I'm at home...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 I do have to stay far away from...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 is one thing when we know our triggers...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 off advice to others like "what's a trigger...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 to IBS management, goal-setting sometimes feels like a...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 "upstate," as many New Yorkers and native Long...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 to try new things. Food has always been...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 onions and garlic are a no-go because of...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 to eat food at all to enjoy small...reactions14comments
Lemon Cream TartI'm definitely a savory person, NOTHING can beat a pizza or a good pasta for me, but occasionally I bake some desserts too. This one is one of my favorites...reactionscomments
What Does IBS Pain Feel Like?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...reactions20comments
Travel with IBSI 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...reactions6comments
The Connection Between Migraines and IBSIrritable 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...reactions9comments
