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
HELP! The Low FODMAP Regimen Didn’t Work for Me!If low FODMAP improved your symptoms, then congratulations! This means you have found your dietary triggers and must now focus on re-introduction...reactions2comments
IBS and GERD: Two Digestive Disorders with a Common Root CauseUnfortunately, the digestive dilemmas I face are not only those related to my IBS. I also suffer from GERD (otherwise known as...reactions6comments
IBS Flare Up At A ConcertPicture this: you’re at your favorite band’s concert. You’re so excited because it’s been just over 3 years since you last saw...reactions6comments
How Working from Home Has Made my Life EasierMy IBS journey started at the very beginning of my career, and at the beginning of a new job, too. Not only...reactions2comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have the accompanying stigma...reactionscomments
Dancing for the Met Opera Ballet with IBSOnce upon a time, there was a bright-eyed little girl named Elizabeth, and all she wanted to do was move to New...reactions2comments
Why You Need a “Can’t Wait” CardHave you heard of the "Can't Wait" card? It basically states you have a serious medical condition that requires you to use...reactionscomments
When I Realized I had a Serious Issue (Cont'd)Find part 1 here. One day, I decided I couldn’t take it anymore. I was going to do things my way. I...reactionscomments
I Hate Using Another Person's BathroomI really don’t like using other people’s bathrooms, especially because I have IBS. I don’t care if you’re family or friend –...reactions22comments
How to Survive Travel in the City with IBSI’ve never really been a city-break kind of person, mostly because I find them quite overwhelming and it sets off my anxiety...reactions2comments
Imposing or Insisting is Not HelpfulIf you’re reading this and you suffer from IBS, or any other illness, has anyone ever insisted or tried to impose their...reactions2comments
Supporting Someone Living with IBSApril is IBS Awareness Month, and IBS is so common that you likely know someone living with it. From watching their diet...reactionscomments
Food Advice From The CluelessWhen you have IBS, your relationship with food is complicated. Actually, maybe saying it’s complicated is too nice of a word, maybe the...reactions5comments
Growing Up With IBSMy teenage years were rough. Having an invisible illness that never goes always is always hard on adults. Having one you didn't...reactions3comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But...reactions2comments
Different Types Of IBS PainOver the years I have felt many different types of pain related to my IBS and when I read or hear about...reactions32comments
Fiber and FissuresWe've all heard of hemorrhoids–they are best buds with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the remoras to the IBS shark. Painful little balls...reactions5comments
