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“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...

Do 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...

Maybe 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...

While 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...

Now 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...

In 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...

Getting 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...

Trigger-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...

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...

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...

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...

I 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...

The 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...

My 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...

Inevitably, 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...

Being 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...

I keep several different sizes of clothing. With IBS, it is necessary for comfort. If you experience bloating, you know what I am talking about. Your size fluctuates frequently, and...

One of the best things I can do for my mental health is taking a long walk in nature. I find it is so calming and relaxing. There’s something about...