Telehealth: A Great Way to Stay Home With IBSI have recently stumbled upon a life-changing thing. I can talk to my doctor without leaving home. All I have to do...reactionscomments
What Is a Functional Bowel Disorder?When the digestive system is not functioning normally but no structural causes are found, the problem might be one of several functional...reactionscomments
IBS and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life, especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Advocates Report Increased Stress, IBS Symptoms During PandemicIt goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented stress in our daily lives. Research has reported varying experiences among those...reactionscomments
The Night Before and The Day of Bad Flare UpsOn Saturday night, I made dinner, chicken thighs in a pear-mustard sauce. It was delicious. But, then the flare-up came, rearing its...reactions23comments
New Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria for IBSNew criteria for diagnosing functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders were released in June 2016. The Rome IV criteria reflect advances in basic science...reactions4comments
Bananas Are The Best (At Least Most of the Time)!Early on in my IBS journey, I learned to quickly find those few foods that never really triggered me and for the...reactions3comments
The Low FODMAP Diet: All About OligosaccharidesAre you following the low FODMAP diet to manage your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms? If so, you may be wondering what...reactionscomments
Low FODMAP Veggie Summer RollThis colorful and refreshing dish is rich in phytonutrients—plant-based compounds that help decrease chronic inflammation and one’s risk of disease. Embrace your...reactionscomments
Year in Review: IBS Flares2020 was such a whirlwind of events, as everyone knows. With the pandemic, and everything went wrong because of it, people were...reactions4comments
Weight Management and IBS - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions4comments
Having Support With a Chronic IllnessA support system is an essential part of living with a chronic illness. I know quite a few people around me with...reactionscomments
When I Decided to Start Sharing My IBS StorySharing any personal information can be anxiety-inducing for some people. IrritableBowelSyndrome.net attempts to make it easier for those who choose to share...reactionscomments
The Joy of Missing Out: Upsides of Staying Home in 2020Research is emerging now on how the unpredictable year of 2020 impacted people living with chronic health conditions. For many people with...reactionscomments
Advocates Weigh in on Access to Medication, Care During the PandemicIn September 2020, before vaccines were available, the CDC recommended people use telemedicine or communicate with their providers by phone or email...reactionscomments
Advocates Share Diet and Exercise Changes During the PandemicCreating and continuing dietary or exercise routines can be difficult for anyone. The pandemic upended many people's usual activities. Some went from...reactionscomments
Pink Risotto With GorgonzolaThose who read these recipes must know by now that I am an Italian-risotto-obsessed. I think it's time to claim it as...reactionscomments
What Happens When You Stay Safe At Parties?Whether it’s a birthday, a wedding, or a holiday party: any special occasion tends to be a struggle for IBS sufferers. It’s...reactions1comment
Getting Too Comfortable Between IBS FlaresI have IBS-M, and that means I have mixed episodes of diarrhea and constipation. This makes it even harder to predict flares...reactions28comments
Going to a Salon Appointment with IBSSalon appointments are time-consuming, especially if you are dying your hair. You can be sitting in the chair for upwards of 4-5...reactions7comments
