Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
The Empty Consultation RoomI wasn’t diagnosed with IBS-M until 2011, because up until then, my symptoms were manageable. My pain seemed to be controlled by...reactions2comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Jealous of People Without IBSI am not a perfect person and I don’t pretend to be. As much as I share the good, I also share...reactions21comments
IBS Venting Session Vol 2.Because of my IBS, I hardly leave my house. In fact, I hardly even call anyone on the phone anymore, including my...reactionscomments
How IBS Impacted My Weight Loss After BirthRecovery after giving birth to my first baby was hard. Like, really hard. Partially because I got tons of stitches, but mostly...reactions2comments
Why IBS Can Literally Be a Headache to Deal WithMy body is home to a cornucopia of disorders and illnesses, not the least of which is IBS. However, while the connections...reactions2comments
The Connection Between IBS and Bladder ProblemsIf you have IBS, you may know that you have an increased risk of also having other diseases. In addition, researchers now...reactions4comments
Preparing for Summer with IBSLiving in Miami, Florida, summer seems to be the season year-round. Floridians are used to intense heat, humidity, and blaring sunshine. We...reactions5comments
Italian Rice Salad For Summer DaysEvery food culture in the world has some staple dishes that never change and every family adapts to their own tastes and...reactions2comments
Can Red Light Therapy Help Pain?When you live your life experiencing chronic pain, your entire daily routine can become an experiment – a trial and error contest...reactions6comments
The Shame of Messing Up with FoodIBS hits everyone so differently. It truly is an individualized syndrome. And when it comes to food, IBS patients couldn’t be more different. Some people...reactions16comments
Coping with IBS-M Flares: The End of Symptom-free DaysAfter a nice bit of a reprieve from IBS-M symptoms, I have experienced a string of IBS-C (constipation) flares. These flares have...reactions25comments
IBS After Birth: Hormones, Stitches, and RecoveryAfter an almost IBS-free pregnancy came the rude awakening. Not only did the illness come back, but it got so much worse!...reactions7comments
Picnic Blues: The Ribs That Tore Me DownOh boy, SUMMER’S HERE! And what does that mean? Lot’s of BBQ’s, picnics, holidays, swim parties… Why is it that I get...reactions1comment
It's Just the Weather: How Heat and Humidity Affect IBSFor me, my body has always been vulnerable to fluctuations in the weather. In particular, my chronic pain and GI issues both...reactions28comments
The True Cost of an IBS DiagnosisSome illnesses have a logical path to a cure, which also comes with a known cost. For example, when you have the...reactions5comments
Do They Believe That My IBS is Real?One of the most common things I hear IBS sufferers say is that people who don’t have IBS just don’t understand or can't...reactions2comments
IBS Sufferers Want To Feel ValidatedWe all want to feel validated in some way, shape or form. Whether we express these feelings or not, it is human...reactions1comment
Plumbing Work and IBSLiving with IBS can turn the most mundane situations into sources of stress and anxiety. For example, when you’re calling the plumber...reactions16comments
