Sea Salt Peanut Butter CupsDo you long for a classic chocolate peanut butter cup but fear triggering gastrointestinal distress from honey or additives? This low FODMAP...reactionscomments
Feeling Misunderstood and Lonely With IBSLike many other people living with IBS, my symptoms started in quite a subtle way. Every night, after dinner, I felt like...reactions23comments
Sorry, Not Sorry That I’m Canceling AgainHave plans to go to your favorite restaurant? CANCELED! How about a nice long walk at the local park CANCELED! Well, then...reactions10comments
Building a Therapeutic Relationship for Better IBS CareWhen you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), visits with healthcare providers can take up a lot of your time and...reactionscomments
The Importance of the Dreaded ColonoscopyI hate having a colonoscopy. Let me be more specific. I hate the prep work for a colonoscopy. I mean, why in...reactions17comments
The Mental Load of IBSAs IBS sufferers, we often talk about the physical symptoms of the illness. The urgency, the cramps, the painful bloating – they're...reactions85comments
Creamy Bell Pepper RisottoBefore getting my blood test result to know if I were celiac or not, I took advantage of the wait having many...reactions2comments
Provoking IBS and Paying a Painful PriceMy IBS is not always triggered unexpectedly. Admittedly, there have been more than a couple of times when I have poked the...reactions10comments
Diving Deeper into Supplements, Probiotics, and MoreAs I've mentioned in previous articles, I take IBGard when I absolutely know I'm headed into where I'll need it. Honestly, I...reactions4comments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
How Having My Gallbladder Removed Affected My IBSI was diagnosed with IBS almost 20 years ago. It was back before they labeled different types, but I have IBS-M. I...reactions4comments
Ways to Pass The Time On The ToiletI would like to preface this article with a sort of disclaimer: this article is purely meant for humor. IBS of all...reactions15comments
Dairy-Free, IBS-Friendly Tzatziki with VeggiesWhile crudités may be a go-to for barbecues, pre-dinner munchies, or a healthy snack, they often get paired with dips that have...reactions2comments
Middle-Of-The-Night Flares: A NightmareI’ve recently come across a new phenomenon in my IBS journey: middle-of-the-night flares. Waking up at 4 am to go to the...reactions18comments
Food Expiration: Is It IBS or Food Poisoning?The cause of unexpected gastrointestinal distress can be hard to pinpoint. After all, just diagnosing IBS is no walk in the park...reactions4comments
Ricotta and Fresh Tomato Pasta SaladI finally got back to Italy for the summer and, consequently, I get to enjoy my forever favorite food: fresh tomatoes! We...reactionscomments
Creating a Summer Routine With IBSIf forced to choose between hot and cold, I'll always choose cold. You can always put more on, and who doesn't love...reactions7comments
What Is It Like To Be a Dance Mom Living With IBS?I have been what most people call a "dance mom" for almost 8 years. In those 7 years, we have had tons...reactions2comments
My Boston Butt TroublesMy girlfriend and I had been driving back from Boston. It’s where she went to grad school, so I figured this would...reactions16comments
My Biggest TriggersWhat are your biggest IBS triggers? We all have our own triggers when it comes to flare-ups or a particularly bad bout...reactions6comments
