Pour Some Sugar on Me (But Not too Much)I have a sweet tooth. A big one. I think it stems from my Italian grandmother always feeding my brother and me Cheerios with sugar whenever we went over. She...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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. Since then I have mostly learned to manage...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Where to Go Next to Manage IBS: Psychologist or Dietitian?Until recently, many patients would have felt insulted by their physician at the suggestion of working with a psychologist or therapist to address their irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The experience...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Finally! Milkshakes That Don't Bother My IBSI've already posted on this site more than once about how the development of IBS in my very early twenties forced me to give up a beloved staple of my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Stop Obsessing Over TriggersDo you ever feel cheated, deceived, betrayed when your IBS flares up after a perfectly safe meal? I know I do. Whenever this happens, I start questioning basically everything I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Low FODMAP Banana Protein PancakesThis recipe will make you go bananas for whole grain oats—as they make the perfect combination! While it may be ready in minutes, the nostalgia of breakfast pancakes lasts forever...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Showing Grace and Public AccidentsAt 19, I decided to be a rebel and moved. I didn’t tell my family or friends. Of course, like most teenagers, I thought I knew everything, and no one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS and the Gut-Brain ConnectionIBS is a complicated disease, and to understand it, we often need to look beyond the gut and investigate the effects of the gut-brain connection on symptoms. Our brain and...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
A Bloating Remedy? My Experience With Activated CharcoalActivated charcoal is used for so many things. My family swears that it helps to treat food poisoning. The internet tells me that I can use it for whitening my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Peanuts: The IBS-Friendly Nut to Go Nuts Over!Trust your gut and eat some nuts! As the right-hand man to jelly sandwiches around the world, these hearty nuts are a classic fan favorite. But whether you prefer whole...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS-C: The Pain of Chronic ConstipationI have IBS-M and have recently experienced long bouts of constipation. While I am accustomed to pain, I have developed a new pain that is even more annoying than the...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Squash and Zucchini SautéThis recipe was submitted by an IBS community member. It has minimal ingredients. This side dish pairs well with baked chicken and steamed rice. Servings: 4...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What If We Normalized Poop?Poop is gross. But does it have to be such a big secret that we carry? Does it have to be taboo? Literally, everyone does it. So why is it...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Sensitive Stomach – A Byproduct Of IBS?I’ve known for a while that I can’t stand having my belly constricted. That’s why I’ve always avoided tight waistbands, pants without stretch, and even sucking in – all of...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Working From Home Has Eased My IBS-DMy IBS symptoms have always been the worst in the mornings. Suffering from IBS-D does not make working life easy for me, especially when there’s travel involved. For me, I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My IBS Flares Disappeared Thanks to StarvationI have inadvertently discovered the remedy to all of my IBS problems. It works like a charm. Unfortunately, it is not sustainable. Why? Because this miraculous remedy is starvation. Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to Accept Your Body While Managing IBSIt’s not easy to deal with the struggle of the strain. While flare-ups cause unwanted gastrointestinal distress, they can also wreak havoc on one’s mental health. It’s not uncommon for...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Dealing with Anemia and IBSFor quite some time now, I have been dealing with iron-deficient anemia. In addition to being diagnosed with IBS, I was also diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and this type of anemia...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Peanut Butter Jelly Time Smoothie"It’s peanut butter jelly time! Peanut butter jelly time!" While the original song existed long before the creation of this smoothie, both pay homage to the unstoppable, sweet and savory...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Memories of Dating With IBS“Okay, I gotta go, like, right now - love you, bye!” It was December 2010 and I found myself newly in love with a really great guy. I was in...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
