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I hate having a colonoscopy. Let me be more specific. I hate the prep work for a colonoscopy. I mean, why in the world do we need to drink a...

As IBS sufferers, we often talk about the physical symptoms of the illness. The urgency, the cramps, the painful bloating – they're terrible. But there's so much more to it...

My IBS is not always triggered unexpectedly. Admittedly, there have been more than a couple of times when I have poked the IBS bear on purpose, knowing good and well...

As I've mentioned in previous articles, I take IBGard when I absolutely know I'm headed into where I'll need it. Honestly, I probably don't take it enough. But, every time...

Surveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As of early 2022, cannabis for medical use, or...

I was diagnosed with IBS almost 20 years ago. It was back before they labeled different types, but I have IBS-M. I have always had a mixed bag of symptoms...

I would like to preface this article with a sort of disclaimer: this article is purely meant for humor. IBS of all kinds is a very painful, often debilitating condition...

I’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 bathroom is not fun. It’s been one of...

The cause of unexpected gastrointestinal distress can be hard to pinpoint. After all, just diagnosing IBS is no walk in the park. But, when your gut goes awry, it's easy...

If forced to choose between hot and cold, I'll always choose cold. You can always put more on, and who doesn't love a warm blanket? That's my standard response to...

I have been what most people call a "dance mom" for almost 8 years. In those 7 years, we have had tons of ups and downs. We started with one...

My girlfriend and I had been driving back from Boston. It’s where she went to grad school, so I figured this would be a great place for our first trip...

What are your biggest IBS triggers? We all have our own triggers when it comes to flare-ups or a particularly bad bout of bloating. In my day-to-day experience with IBS...

My daughter, I may be biased, but she is awesome. She amazes me every day and makes me do my best to be a better person—a little background on us...

A few weeks ago, I received the bad news that would alter my life for the next little while. I have been in high-stress mode ever since, trying to get...

For years when doctors would tell me stress could be a big factor in my IBS-D, I always said no way. I have had IBS for as long as I...