IBS and Distance LearningWith the world opening back up and universities declaring in-person classes are to resume, I started to reflect on the past year and a half of distance learning with IBS... By Cambria Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Random Situations That Set Off My IBSWe all know the common triggers that cause an IBS flare: wrong foods, stress, lack of sleep… But that’s not all, at least for me. For some reason that I... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Road Trip Fiasco with IBSLast year, my family decided to take a road trip for Christmas. I was so excited. For the most part I have been feeling well and my IBS has been pretty moderate. The... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing IBS Worries as the World ReopensMasks are coming off, masks are going back on. You can travel again, but there are new warnings based on where you are traveling. You can enter stores, gyms, and... By Dr. Megan Riehl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Put the IBS Stress to Rest with a Sample Day of MealsManaging mealtime and IBS can be stressful, making it easy to keep your beloved gut-friendly dishes on repeat out of fear of flare-ups. But much like your bathroom habits, mealtime... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding The Right ProviderAs a child growing up with undiagnosed IBS-D and knowing something just isn’t right can be a burden. For me, it was just how life was. Once I became an... By Shannon Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBS Made Me Park IllegallyLet’s pretend you are in this scenario: Have you ever been driving and then all of a sudden get smacked in the face with intense urgency? Now what? Your only choice is... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like irritable bowel syndrome... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS-M: The TMI of Switching from Flare-Free to IBS-D to IBS-CI am generally not one to share the gory details of flares, but I am trying to move away from shame. I am tired of feeling ashamed of some of... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Will the Urgency Ever Go Away?I have horrible issues with urgency. Yup, I am an IBS-D sufferer and the biggest complaint I have about this condition is the urgency. When it hits me, it hits... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Community Views: IBS and Summer BarbecuesOne hallmark of summer is gathering with friends for a backyard barbecue. Ribs, chicken, burgers, brats, potato salad, ice cream – these are the foods that often epitomize summer. But... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning to Return to Society with IBSReturning to the world after being at home for many months is challenging for several reasons. One of these reasons is learning to better manage my IBS when I must... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cannot-Resist Low FODMAP Carrot CakeThe cake that you carrot live without! Enjoy this veggie-filled treat that aligns with your gut goals yet satisfies your tastebuds. You love its sweet maple flavor, while its carrot... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDEBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips to Help You Sleep Through The Night With IBSLet’s face it, IBS can keep us from sleeping well. Especially if you are experiencing a flare, the constant running to the bathroom, the non-stop tossing and turning due to bloating... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Eating Out Safely With IBSSuffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) does not necessarily mean that we can never eat out at a restaurant or socialize over food with friends and family. Sure, sometimes it... By Larah Brook3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS and Intuitive EatingIntuitive eating has been growing in popularity in recent years and is gaining popularity amongst people who are fed up with the "diet rollercoaster." It was developed by 2 registered... By Sarah Glinski, RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telehealth 101 for Irritable Bowel SyndromeTelehealth has become the new norm. With the continuation of the pandemic, health professionals have adapted their practices to help their patients or clients through a virtual experience. While millennials... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips for Pool Days with IBSDon’t you miss the days where you would just cannonball into the pool and enjoy your time swimming in the water without care? Well, enter IBS, and those things sort... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stressing Times with IBS, Part 2(Looking for Part 1?) Fast forward a few years, into the middle of a pandemic, I left the job that I had loved so much (I delved into this more... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bloating, But Make it Fashion: Clothing to Hide a Bloated BellyAh, bloating. The wonderful IBS symptom that makes you feel terribly uncomfortable, huge, and look about 5 months pregnant. Even when bloating is not that painful, it tends to make... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments