Showing Self-Compassion in Our IBS JourneyBeing one who suffers from IBS, you know that the majority of your life honestly revolves around IBS. It could be planning...reactions2comments
A Portable History of My IBSUntil now I have never attempted to write a chronological timeline of my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I am going to try...reactions17comments
My IBS and I Are A Package DealI've had IBS-C for 7 years now, and it's been an eventful time. My symptoms began in 2012, just before entering my...reactions2comments
IBS and Diverticular DiseaseIn 2013, after years of suffering from abdominal pain and diarrhea, and following extensive tests, my general practitioner diagnosed me with IBS...reactions3comments
How I Unwittingly Changed My IBS-D to IBS-CYou know how it feels when you’ve been trying to solve a problem for a whole year, and then you do something...reactions21comments
I Flared at My Nephew’s Piano ConcertOn a Sunday, I attended my nephew’s piano concert. He is a dashing 6-year-old and loving his piano lessons. He is doing exceptional...reactions9comments
The Supplements I Take for IBS and WhyCurrently, on my IBS journey, I am being very consistent and disciplined with a supplement regimen. I thought I would share what...reactions14comments
IBS Tried To Ruin My VacationImagine being on vacation at one of the most beautiful and tropical places on Earth, where the beach is crystal clear, and...reactionscomments
Popping a Squat in Disney World Thanks to IBSNothing is worse than your IBS hitting you while out in public. When I was in my early twenties, I had a bad...reactions5comments
Vanilla Latte Overnight OatsIf you have "bean" longing for the perfect pick-me-up breakfast, this recipe is espresso-ly for you! It combines the fueling power of...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Treating SIBOI recently wrote about getting tested for SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Although the breath test wasn’t difficult, it wasn’t my...reactions6comments
Could SIBO Treatment Have Cured my IBS?I tell this story with a disclaimer because we are all so very different and what works for one person may not...reactionscomments
Bizarre Habits I’ve Developed Due To My IBSDisclaimer: By bizarre I do mean bizarre, so please have a sense of maturity (and some humor) while reading this article. Thank...reactionscomments
Why Restricted Diets for IBS Need Nutritional GuidanceWith all the dietary advice given on the internet, it may seem like restricted diets aren’t that big a deal. But any...reactionscomments
What I Eat in a Day with IBSWhen it comes to diet we are all so different in what we tolerate and don’t tolerate. Diet is truly individualized when...reactions3comments
The Summer I Couldn't GoWhen you’re a tween, pretty much everything is embarrassing. But being a tween who has to go to the hospital for severe...reactions1comment
Can Electrical Stimulation Soothe IBS-C Symptoms?Scientists are making advances in treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). They are studying whether sending electrical currents into the body...reactions1comment
Unpredictability of IBSWe can all agree that IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) not only causes problems, but arguably, the characteristic I hate the most is...reactionscomments
When IBS Pain Is Getting the Best of YouI have had more than a couple of days lately that bordered on unbearable. While I have multiple things that cause me...reactions43comments
