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Performance anxiety is my strongest IBS trigger. I’m not saying that raw dairy, warm cheeses, aggressive chili, and coffee, and everything sugar-free don’t put my a** into the garbage can...

When you’re a tween, pretty much everything is embarrassing. But being a tween who has to go to the hospital for severe constipation? Well, that’s just a nightmare. The first...

Welcome to the second post in a series about non-FODMAP triggers for people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In my last post, we reviewed non-FODMAP foods that may trigger...

I have recently stumbled upon a life-changing thing. I can talk to my doctor without leaving home. All I have to do is make a telehealth appointment. For someone with...

This year has overhauled how people work. It’s forced most individuals to transition to a home office and drastically change their lifestyle. The home has taken on the role of...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like irritable bowel syndrome...

I have IBS-M. That means I have episodes of both IBS-D and IBS-C. Whenever I am in the midst of an IBS-D flare, I have to be very careful with...

As we all know, IBS can mean being locked up in the washroom for hours and hours out of the day. The constant urgency and abdominal cramping accompanied by pain...

With food, it is all about the flavor! Unfortunately, people living with IBS know that adding a little bit of this or a little bit of that can be problematic...

I believe it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t easy on anyone. I wanted to reflect on the effect that it has had on my IBS. Many people...

Ever since my son was born, I have discovered so many things about parenting that don’t align with my preferred IBS routine. One of the bigger ones is night and...

Hi. My name is Amy, and I am obsessed with food. The older I get, the worse it gets. The problem is that food is a problem. It does not...

We recently conducted the 5th IBS In America survey. In the survey, we asked the community about experiences living with IBS and feeling a lack of control over symptoms. We...

Once upon a time, there was a bright-eyed little girl named Elizabeth, and all she wanted to do was move to New York City and dance on the biggest stages...

The excitement of attending a formal gala or black-tie wedding is always high, especially if you are into fashion. What will I wear? How will I do my hair? Should I get...

I currently have an undiagnosed medical issue that may be related to the digestive system. As a result, I was told to follow a bland diet to try to help...

The other day, my girlfriend and I were sitting down to play a card game. I’ve never been completely savvy with all the billions of intricate games that past card...