Battling Hunger and Pain: Meals In A DayAs someone with IBS-M, I can expect most mornings, especially right now with *the state of the world* (because stress affects IBS), to wake up either feeling constipated and blocked...reactions1comment
Why Do Doctors Ignore Our Pain?The amount of pain I have with IBS has greatly increased in the past year. My tolerance for this pain is wearing thin. At times it seems almost unbearable, but...reactions49comments
A Case of IBS HubrisSince my IBS diagnosis, I have been acting very differently. Before I understood what I was dealing with and I could put another check into my ‘what bodily issues do...reactions37comments
Don’t Lose HopeIBS is hard. And when things get severe, it truly can consume your life and make you feel like there is no hope left. No hope of ever feeling better. No hope...reactions20comments
I Have IBS and So Does My GirlfriendI would love to run a poll on this one. For those of us with IBS and are dating, would you be relieved or terrified if your partner told you...reactions5comments
Faux Cheesy Kale ChipsThis savory snack is flavored with nutritional yeast, a plant-based alternative to real-deal dairy. It’s an excellent source of thiamine, riboflavin, and other B vitamins that keep your energy going...reactionscomments
5 Things I Miss From Life Before IBSEveryone’s story is different, but in my particular journey, I never had digestive issues in my life until I was diagnosed with IBS and Crohn’s Disease when I was 21...reactions18comments
Quiz: What Did Our In America Survey Teach Us About IBS?IBS can affect everyone differently, but some things are fairly common among community members. To find out more about how people cope with IBS, manage their symptoms, and improve their...reactionscomments
The Calm Before The Storm: Constipation In IBS-DMy worst flare-ups tend to happen right after I’ve felt really good for a while. Like, for example, when I just had an IBS-free day. I have IBS-D, so I...reactions26comments
2-Day Trip On the Road with IBSThe January 20, 2021 road trip south had finally arrived. Feeling a mix of excitement and dread, I climbed into my sister’s SUV with my little case of medications and...reactions3comments
IBS and Exercise Enthusiasts: a Sample Day of MealsAs an athlete, IBS can be a real pain in the butt (or the gut). One minute, you are running along enjoying the scenery, and then all of a sudden...reactionscomments
Food Advice From The CluelessWhen you have IBS, your relationship with food is complicated. Actually, maybe saying it’s complicated is too nice of a word, maybe the word volatile is more appropriate. You just never...reactions5comments
Community Views on the Link Between IBS and AllergiesIt is not uncommon for someone to have other conditions as well as IBS. These other conditions are not always limited to the gut. A whopping 52 percent of those...reactions8comments
My Toxic Relationship with CoffeeI love coffee. Ah, hot bean water. Delicious, delicious hot bean water. The joy of that first cup of coffee in the morning, the swirling steam coming off of the...reactions5comments
My IBS Triggers, Part 2For someone who has this issue, you already feel different. You see the looks you get when you have to run to the bathroom. You feel the stares as you...reactionscomments
Gem Potatoes with Scallion Yogurt DipI love potatoes! They’re so versatile that you never run out of tasty recipe combinations. When you add in a variety of colors, you’re getting new health benefits. Plants get...reactionscomments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] How Can I Connect With Others Living with IBS?The internet is ripe with information on IBS and other conditions that affect the gut. Unfortunately, it can get to be a little too much sometimes. Perhaps it leaves you...reactionscomments
Toilet TMI: Everything You Are Afraid to Ask About IBSDo you have a friend or family member who has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? If so, you likely have questions that you do not want to ask. IBS is messy...reactions10comments
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 can have dairy while others must avoid it...reactions12comments
Breastfeeding with IBS: A Struggle I Never Anticipated“What has breastfeeding to do with IBS?” you might ask. “Nothing,” my pre-pregnancy self would say. Everything, in my current opinion. Every breastfeeding guide I ever read stated that a...reactions2comments
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