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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Impact of PMS on IBSMy very first post for this site explored how my diagnosis of endometriosis – a reproductive disease that often leads to very painful menstruation and many other complications – impacts...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS And Acne – Is There a Correlation?Although I’ve never had clear skin, my acne got so much worse when I started working from home and became less scared to eat a variety of foods. Since my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
NSAIDs & IBS: A Dangerous CombinationThis past week, I had a very bad IBS-D flare one night that I hadn't had in quite a while. It didn't take me too long to put two and...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How I Use Medical Cannabis For My IBSDisclaimer: Please note that I am not influencing anyone to consume any form of medical marijuana or cannabis overall. I am just simply sharing what works best for me. Cannabis...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Works For SomeTo date, there has been no cure developed for IBS. We know this. So what are we all left to do? We see our doctors and they prescribe medication. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I Don't Need a Restraining Order to Keep IBS from Stalking MeFor years I’ve been cohabiting with a volatile partner called IBS that I’ve wanted to break up with for years. Unfortunately, it has no yellow sheet, leaves no visible wounds...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments