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Getting 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...

When 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...

Living 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...

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...

I'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...

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...

From 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...

One 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...

Dear 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...

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...

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

Those 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...

Did 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...

My 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...

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...

This 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...