Will My Hysterectomy Help My IBS?I am less than one week away from having a hysterectomy. I tried everything else I could and I cannot live anymore with the heavy bleeding and extraordinary pain that... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Figuring Out the Root Cause of Your IBSIBS is a syndrome or a collection of symptoms that we are diagnosed with when no other medical cause of the symptoms can be found. But there is the possibility... By Meredith East-Powell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Overlap of Bile Acid Malabsorption & IBSBile acid malabsorption (often called bile acid diarrhea) is a condition where the body either produces too much bile acids or does not properly reabsorb bile acid in the small... By Andrea Hardy RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A New Study Suggests IBS Can Be Diagnosed With a Urine TestGetting my IBS diagnosis more than 2 decades ago was an ordeal, to say the least. First, I had to suffer for months, from frequent and severe bouts of diarrhea... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Solving the ProblemWhen I have a problem, I want to solve it. I want to understand it, fix it, make it go away and make sure that it doesn’t come back. I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Reasons Why I Dislike Having IBS-DLiving with irritable bowel syndrome, no matter what subtype, can be very difficult in so many ways. However, since I deal with IBS with predominant diarrhea (IBS-D), I sometimes speak... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
When is Enough, Enough?While every human has the occasional digestive upset, those of us with IBS have come to experience it as a chronic condition, with little to no information on causes or... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My IBS and I Are A Package DealI've had IBS-C for 7 years now, and it's been an eventful time. My symptoms began in 2012, just before entering my senior year of college. Prior to that time... By IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Low Dose Naltrexone: A Helpful Medication for IBS?As I've been exploring lately for my posts on this site, IBS is just one of a nexus of disorders I have that intersect with each other, but all have... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Fear has ReturnedFrom participating in this website, I know that many of you can relate to THE FEAR. The constant gnawing in between flare-ups telling you that it is just a matter... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I No Longer Have a Phobia of Using Public BathroomsOne of the best things my IBS has given me is the ability to poo in any toilet, anytime, anywhere. All without even a hint of shame. Train station toilets... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
An Open Letter to IBS & Fibromyalgia WarriorsDear Fibromyalgia Warriors, As people with fibromyalgia, we understand what it means to be a warrior. To be someone who puts up with life’s hardships and still manages to make... By Cambria Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Many Doctors Did It Take To Get Diagnosed?I cannot speak for most about their journey to getting diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. However, I do know that for some of us, it took several years, doctors, and... By HessP5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
3 Time Management Tips to Increase Productivity Despite IBSI don’t know how many times I planned a super productive day, only to end up running back and forth between my desk and the bathroom instead of getting anything... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Can't WorkI thought I would share a little today. I find sharing things that are causing me trouble with others is very therapeutic. You should try it if you haven’t already... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mind Over MatterI really wasn’t planning on getting into a ‘mind over matter’ thing…but I guess I am :-). I have noticed lately that as much as I tell myself that I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Nature as an IBS RemedyI know what you may be thinking: Why would I want to be in the woods if I am worried about needing a bathroom or experiencing tummy pain? Hear me... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living With IBS: An Interview with Hess PolancoI recently recorded this podcast interview for Living With with IrritableBowelSyndrome.net advocate, Hess Polanco. We talked about the stigma of IBS, why it's important to speak about the condition, as... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Food Is Not the Enemy: Part 2Those of you who have read some of my articles know that I’ve had a rough relationship with gluten. For over six years I lived completely gluten-free. I’m not going... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fueling for Fitness with IBSDid you know poor nutrition is associated with decreased sports performance and increased risk of injury? There’s no doubt that nutrition is key for active lifestyles. However, it can feel... By Andrea Hardy RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments