IBS, Constipation, and Bladder Leakage: Pelvic Floor DysfunctionI’m getting older. I’ve had four children. While bladder leakage shouldn’t be considered normal, it is common and was not unexpected. It’s a minor (major) annoyance, but I did expect... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Addiction and IBSEver heard the theory that we crave food and drink we are allergic to? My research found that there is a scientific explanation for this and a method to control... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Orange and Feta SaladMy fiancé and I always have a disagreement when it comes to food. I love fruit inside my salads, Luca hates fruit in his salads. I find that the juiciness... By Tiziana BoaroBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Is IBS Related to GERD, Acid Reflux, and Heartburn?Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes all the organs that are responsible for moving and digesting food. The most common symptoms of IBS... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tension Headaches and IBSI have a couple of health issues I deal with regularly. One is obviously my IBS-D. Another one is tension headaches. While headaches don’t have as big of an impact... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Low-FODMAP Zucchini Pizza BoatsBeing Italian is a blessing and a curse. I adore Italian culture and the passion we have for food, but I hate the fact that I stick to the tastes... By Tiziana BoaroBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Join the Conversation: IBS Types and Food TriggersBringing up issues about your gut to friends and family can seem daunting, especially when they don’t have ongoing diarrhea and/or constipation and related fatigue, social isolation, anxiety, and depression... By IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staying Hydrated With IBSLast month, I traveled to London to catch up with my Aussie cousins and spend some quality time together. I was overjoyed to finally visit Windsor Castle, one of my... By Tiziana Boaro3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Gym Chronicles: Treadmill UrgencyWorking out with IBS can be challenging. I have found when my heart rate goes up, my symptoms ramp up. And when symptoms ramp up, I need a toilet nearby... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Toddler-Approved IBS-Friendly Meals: Breakfast And LunchCooking IBS-friendly meals is hard enough as it is. But when you have small children at home who can be very particular about their food, it’s even more complicated. I... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS-M: Unexpected ConstipationI had my gallbladder removed almost two years ago. I have had hypothyroidism for over a year now. All of this together had been balancing itself out, and it is... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS and Mood DisordersHave you ever felt like your stomach is tied up in knots while your mind is tangled in a web of emotions? Welcome to the roller coaster ride of irritable... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When Supplements and Medication Don’t HelpFor years, I’ve been searching for the magic remedy to get my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms under control. I never found one. Some things helped for a while. Others... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help Manage IBS?Dealing with the challenges of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be both frustrating and uncomfortable. If first-line treatments have not worked for you, you might want to see if pelvic... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
4 Tips for Working Out with IBSLately, I have been on an exercise kick. I never was able to work out due to intense IBS symptoms—it was virtually impossible. I found that the moment I started... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Link Between IBS and Thyroid DisordersWhile it is probably not a connection that instantly comes to mind, your thyroid and your gastrointestinal (GI) tract are linked in many ways. This link has effects on overall... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS: Struggling to Maintain a Restricted DietIt’s quite challenging to stick to a restricted diet. It’s even more challenging when your meals and snacks are repetitive because numerous dietary restrictions leave limited options. I know these... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Herbal Remedies I Take For IBS-DFor a long time, I knew nothing about herbal medicine and believed that teas were just meant to taste good. But as I discovered, herbs can do so much more... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
5 Tips for Attending Sporting Events with IBSRecently, I had to take my nephew to his baseball game, and it got me thinking how far I have come with my IBS diagnosis. If it were three years... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Imodium is My Oasis in the DesertAs a fixer, I’m always looking to solve a problem. For the most part, I’d like to say that it’s pretty helpful! I’ve been able to improve during plays and... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments