Study: Vitamin D Does Not Ease IBS SymptomsIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder. IBS symptoms can vary, but abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits are most common. Bowel habit changes can include constipation, diarrhea...reactions6comments
Dear IBS, Please Let Me SleepLately, I’ve started having fewer IBS flares in the morning. Instead of waking up sick and ready to spend the following 2 hours in the bathroom, I just got up...reactions4comments
IBS-Friendly Rockin' RamenAs the classic book goes, "soup is good for the soul." However, in this case, chicken noodle soup got an Asian-inspired makeover. After all, who doesn’t love a big bowl...reactionscomments
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...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. Since then I have mostly learned to manage...reactions2comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions21comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions64comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
