Abdominal Massage, an Unexpected Relief for IBSI am blessed, I got to spend the NYE in the Middle East with my family. However, by returning from the toasty...reactions1comment
IBS, Periods, and Hormonal IssuesWe all know that hormones can affect IBS. In the past, pregnancy has largely impacted my symptoms, and so do my periods...reactions6comments
How Accepting My IBS-C Diagnosis Helped Me Lose Weight and Feel BetterMy IBS-C diagnosis wasn’t exactly fraught with drama or high emotion. The earliest symptoms caused confusion, a kind of mini-shock that stopped...reactions4comments
IBS and GERD: How to Manage it AllDo you struggle with both GERD and IBS? It may feel when they both strike you're dealing with every letter of the...reactions7comments
IBS and Weight FluctuationsI recently had a health scare. Before the issue was discovered, I was stuck in a nonstop IBS-D flare and had lost...reactions19comments
How Long Does an IBS Flare Last?Over the years plenty of people have asked me how long an IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) flare lasts. This question is often...reactions19comments
Can Carbonated Sodas Trigger IBS?For years, I never had an issue with carbonated drinks or sodas. Then, they suddenly fell under my food aversions during my...reactions4comments
Wakey, Wakey, Tummy Achy"WAKEY, WAKEY! TUMMY ACHY!" is what my IBS shouts at me every single morning, startling me awake from my not-so-sound sleep. Well...reactions24comments
Finding The Cause Vs. Suppressing SymptomsFor a couple of months, I felt really good. With minimal daily symptoms, only occasional IBS-D flares and a pretty well-rounded gluten-free...reactions38comments
IBS-M: The Swift Shift from IBS-C to IBS-DOnce again, an episode of constipation has ended. It was quickly replaced by a bout of diarrhea. Quite often this change happens...reactions56comments
My Hasty Pee in NYCMy family wanted to head out to Rockefeller Plaza for the holiday season, now that we were all able to celebrate together...reactions10comments
Do I Have IBS or Something Else?Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that can cause a range of different symptoms. These symptoms can come and go, and...reactions1comment
When Supplements and Medication Don’t HelpFor years, I’ve been searching for the magic remedy to get my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms under control. I never found...reactions6comments
Imodium is My Oasis in the DesertAs a fixer, I’m always looking to solve a problem. For the most part, I’d like to say that it’s pretty helpful!...reactions5comments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Vagus NerveIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes uncomfortable digestive symptoms. But IBS is not just about your gut. It also involves the brain and...reactions9comments
4 Tips for Working Out with IBSLately, I have been on an exercise kick. I never was able to work out due to intense IBS symptoms—it was virtually...reactions9comments
The Link Between IBS and Thyroid DisordersWhile it is probably not a connection that instantly comes to mind, your thyroid and your gastrointestinal (GI) tract are linked in...reactionscomments
IBS: Struggling to Maintain a Restricted DietIt’s quite challenging to stick to a restricted diet. It’s even more challenging when your meals and snacks are repetitive because numerous...reactions3comments
A Letter to IBS…Dear IBS,Because of youI almost pooped myself today.What I thought was stubborn gas almost turned out to be a sh!#@y mess.Is this...reactionscomments
IBS and HeartburnIBS never stops surprising me. I thought I had experienced all the symptoms until I thought I was having a heart attack...reactions13comments
