Sesame Asian Brussel Sprout SaladDo you hustle for the Brussel? This sweet and savory meal makes getting greens a breeze! Its vibrant flavor profile paired with its colorful ingredients will drive all of your...reactions3comments
An Open Letter to Friends and Family: IBS Does Not Care About Our PlansFriends, your understanding of why we cannot go out on a whim or eat certain foods helps make things much easier for us. I would like to share some of...reactions9comments
Supporting Someone Living with IBSApril is IBS Awareness Month, and IBS is so common that you likely know someone living with it. From watching their diet and managing stress to unexpected flare-ups and sick...reactionscomments
Recognizing IBS Symptoms Before AdulthoodWe recently conducted the 5th IBS In America survey. We asked the community about living with IBS, when symptoms first appeared, how long it took to get a diagnosis, and...reactionscomments
My Fellow IBS Sufferers: I Need Your HelpDue to a currently undiagnosed medical condition which may or may not be yet another issue with my digestive system, my doctor has suggested a change in diet. As if...reactions3comments
Dietary Fiber for IBS-D, M, and CWhether you have IBS-D (diarrhea), IBS-C (constipation), or IBS-M (mixed), dietary fiber plays a crucial role in managing your symptoms! Fiber is a nutrient found naturally in different plant foods...reactions2comments
My Wet Fart RemindersAs a 24-year-old man, I have spent, most of my life, trying to relish in my youthful nature. When I was a kid, I would spend my summers making movies...reactions6comments
IBS Triggers That Are Not FODMAPs, Part 1Have you ever followed the low FODMAP diet, only to still struggle with digestive symptoms? If you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you have likely experienced a flare-up...reactions2comments
Learning to Talk About IBS: Breaking the StigmaWhen I first started talking about IBS, I was very ashamed and embarrassed. It was hard for me to talk about the subject as I was very squeamish about any...reactions2comments
House Hunting with IBSI’ll admit it, I am that girl that likes to pop into open houses during the weekend. If I am driving around and see an open house sign, you better believe...reactionscomments
Immune-Boosting, Anti-Inflammatory FODMAP-Approved SmoothieThis low FODMAP drink is everything your gut needs to run smooth(ie). It contains powerfully potent ingredients like parsley, which is abundant in antioxidants that help keep your immune system...reactionscomments
Support SystemI never shared my struggle with IBS with even my closest friends until the last few years. I am sure I am not alone in this. I feel we tend...reactionscomments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Fed Up With Not Being Fed WellI am tired of fasting. I am tired of being hungry. Irritable bowel syndrome? I am tired of it. It used to be much easier to fast, but I am...reactions12comments
IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Celebrates 5 YearsIt is hard to believe that 5 years have passed since we launched IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Happy anniversary to our community members and advocates! IrritableBowelSyndrome.net was created to hold space for people...reactionscomments
Buying a Car With IBSNow I realize this title is quite funny when you first read it. No, no, my car does not have IBS. Quite the opposite actually. My lovely new car has zero...reactions8comments
Enter Our Epicured Giveaway (Now Closed)The IBS community knows all too well that finding foods that do not trigger symptoms can be a major challenge. And getting to the grocery store during a flare-up is...reactionscomments
Dinner Date With IBS: A Drama In 5 ActsDo you feel comfortable telling people you’ve just met about your IBS? I don’t. But recently, I found myself in a situation where I had to. It all started when...reactions2comments
IBS Awareness Month 2021: One Day At A TimeApril 1 marks the first day of IBS Awareness Month. If there is one predictable thing about IBS, it is that it is unpredictable. We have heard many in the...reactionscomments
Does Yoga Really Help With IBS?I know what you’re thinking. Ugh. You’ve heard it a million times from a well-meaning friend or family member: "Why don’t you try yoga? It will heal your IBS." Just want to...reactions2comments
Why Is It So Hard to Explain IBS to Others?When I go somewhere, I have often been fasting and continue to fast until I get home. I often have to give some sort of explanation to others as to...reactions6comments