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We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with IBS. New here? We invite you to explore what...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

Currently, the gold standard for the treatment of SIBO is a doctor-prescribed antibiotic. But how do you navigate questions around antibiotic use? What should you be asking your doctor? Some...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

When it comes to a low FODMAP diet, I find many of my patients struggle with getting enough variety and fiber. I find one of the common mistakes patients make...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

It’s no secret that people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) suffer from poor sleep. Let's take a look at some ways people with IBS can help themselves achieve deeper, better...

Registered Dietitian Andrea Hardy discusses what's in her spice cabinet. Andrea has IBS herself, and so frequently chooses to cook with low FODMAP seasonings. She reviews some of the top...

The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...

For those who don’t have IBS but have an opinion on how severe my pain is in comparison to other “more serious” chronic illnesses, please keep your opinion to yourself...

On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...

One thing I want to manifest in my future is building my dream home. And, when that happens (remember, I’m manifesting it), I’m without a doubt going to build the...

Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...

I have been having significant problems with night time bloating lately and unfortunately, this has caused issues that I have been having with gallstones, to become, uh, very, very painful...

…and sometimes that’s too heavy to carry on your own. For much of my time since having IBS, I’ve found myself saying “sorry.” Sorry, I can’t make that event. I'm...

One of the worst-case scenarios for many of us with IBS is being stuck in traffic, especially during an intense flare-up. What usually happens during a flare-up is intense stomach...