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 energy. Because there is no definitive test for...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 the world do we need to drink a...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 terrible. But there's so much more to it...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 different risottos. Living abroad made me realize that...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 IBS bear on purpose, knowing good and well...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 probably don't take it enough. But, every time...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 of early 2022, cannabis for medical use, or...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 have always had a mixed bag of symptoms...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 kinds is a very painful, often debilitating condition...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 your gut throwing a fit. But the alternative...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 bathroom is not fun. It’s been one of...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. But, when your gut goes awry, it's easy...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 managed to crop 40 plants of tomatoes in...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 a warm blanket? That's my standard response to...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 of ups and downs. We started with one...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 be a great place for our first trip...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 of bloating. In my day-to-day experience with IBS...reactions6comments
My Daughter Is My InspirationMy 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...reactionscomments
Fridge Emptier OmeletMy life has been crazy in the past few months, traveling back and forth between Italy, the UAE, and the Netherlands. It has not been easy to manage my IBS...reactionscomments
IBS-M: When It Picks A SideA 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...reactionscomments
