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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
InfernoDo you ever get that feeling sometime after you’ve finished a meal or a snack? You know… that feeling of “oh sh*t” literally? Your stomach takes a roll and you...reactions20comments
Hello, Hormones: My IBS Is On A CycleMaybe I’ve never paid attention to my cycle before having a child. Maybe it all changed after birth. All I know is that my IBS is now on a cycle...reactions6comments
Sleep Your Way to Better IBS Symptom ManagementWhile the “S” in “IBS” may not stand for “sleep,” it’s a factor that can significantly influence disease management. But restorative sleep goes beyond reaching a minimum number of hours...reactionscomments
Learning to Leave My House and Toilet BehindNow that I’m fully vaccinated, and restrictions are easing up, I find myself struggling with how to go about venturing into the world again. I’ve gotten so used to living...reactions2comments
5 More Signs IBS Could Be IBDIn Part 1 of this article, I discuss 5 signs that your IBS could actually be inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). So to continue on, read below for signs 6-10. And if you...reactionscomments
Cinnamon Maple GranolaWhat is a yogurt parfait or chia seed pudding without a crunchy granola topper? After all, it’s all about texture! But store-bought varieties often contain honey, dried fruits, and certain...reactionscomments
Finding Thomas the Stank EngineGetting back into the acting world is something I’ve been hesitant to do for a long time. After getting vaccinated, and moving to NYC, and finally joining SAG (the Screen...reactionscomments
How to Flavor Food Without Fear of TriggersTrigger-free meals don’t have to be bland. But condiments and sauces are often the culprits of unwanted symptoms of IBS. Many contain high-fructose corn syrup—a high FODMAP-containing ingredient that can...reactions2comments
Can Vertigo Trigger IBS Symptoms?As if I already didn't have enough going haywire with my body, in the past year, I seemed to have developed a propensity towards having severe vertigo episodes that can...reactions13comments
IBS Reflections - Will I Ever Feel Okay Again?Flare-ups feel like they will never end. In the midst of one, I can hardly remember what it’s like not to be sick. To think about something else than my...reactions10comments
IBS-M: Am I Transitioning from IBS-C to IBS-D?I have had IBS-M for a few decades now and I still cannot tell for sure when a change is coming. It is maddening at times. Knowing when it is...reactionscomments
Banana Blueberry Almond MuffinsThis recipe for banana blueberry almond muffins was sent to us by a community member. The author includes fiber-rich ingredients that they tolerate well from an individual perspective. Muffins are...reactions4comments
5 Signs That IBS Could be IBDI am not writing this to frighten anyone. Just to be clear, if you have been diagnosed with IBS, it does not mean you will later get an inflammatory bowel disease...reactionscomments
5 Tips For A New Mom With IBSThe first time I got an IBS flare after giving birth, I suddenly felt like I had made a huge mistake. There was no way I could do this. IBS...reactions4comments
Community Manager Spotlight: I Have IBS, TooMy name is Samantha, but you can call me Sam. I’m one of the community managers for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. I joined the team more than 2 years ago, but I have...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Going to the Movie Theater with IBSInevitably, as life begins to resume back to normal, activities like going to the movie theaters are beginning to become a reality again. Of course, depending on where you live, you...reactionscomments
Adjusting to a "Post-COVID" SocietyBeing at home most of the time made having IBS easier (we all know this). If I had a bad flare-up, I was already home anyway and could sit in...reactionscomments
