Good Days Do HappenI remember the first year of my IBS journey so well. I was freaked out, miserable, and felt like I would never lead a normal life again. It took me... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Antibiotics and IBSThe doctor squinted at the computer and then returned her glance to me. "It looks like you have an infection," she said. "We should try you on a round of... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Losing Weight with Low FODMAP DietI was wondering the other day if non-IBS people used the low FODMAP diet as a weight loss diet. I don’t generally pay much attention to formal ‘diets’ per se... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Jealous of People Without IBSI am not a perfect person and I don’t pretend to be. As much as I share the good, I also share the bad, and therefore I try to find... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Emergency Room PainThe other day I was speaking with someone about the intense pain that coincides with some IBS symptoms, cramping in particular. They referred to this type of pain as ‘emergency... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Stigma around "Poop Talk"Unfortunately, I understand how embarrassing and uncomfortable it can be to talk to others about our bowel movements. None of us asked to be affected by IBS, and can often... By Tori Whitney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Low FODMAP Eating While CampingFor many, summertime means vacation, weekend getaways, and the great outdoors. Relaxing and stress-free right? For those with IBS, it can sometimes feel like the opposite. When we aren’t at... By Andrea Hardy RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How the Internet Saved Me From An IBS DownfallWhen I first developed IBS it was the late 90s and I was in my late teens. The internet was still in its infancy and I didn't have a lot... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBS, Sleep and Fatigue: The Dehydration ConnectionSome IBS symptoms naturally result in dehydration. Vomiting and chronic diarrhea are two of the bigger concerns. It makes sense: any time your body purges itself, it releases a lot... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sex and IBSI've already discussed the fragile aspect of navigating romantic and intimate relationships when one has IBS. But that's to say nothing of the actual act of intercourse, which can also... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What You Need to Know to Manage IBSThe team at IrritablebBowelSyndrome.net conducted their annual "IBS in America Survey" for 2018 and the results are giving us some fantastic insight - particularly into how people prefer to manage... By Andrea Hardy RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Survive Travel in the City with IBSI’ve never really been a city-break kind of person, mostly because I find them quite overwhelming and it sets off my anxiety. I’ve usually gone to the beach and nature... By Sarah Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can Talk Therapy Benefit IBS?One of the frustrating responses many of us with IBS have been on the receiving end of when we first started becoming symptomatic, was that the disorder was all in... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Takeaways from IBS Awareness MonthSpreading awareness about IBS doesn't stop in April when we recognize IBS Awareness Month. Destigmatizing and demystifying IBS is a year-round effort. We're so thankful for our wonderful and supportive... By Chris H.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pan-Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash RiceA positive thing I can personally say about seafood is that if seasoned lightly, it hardly triggers my IBS symptoms. Of all the types of shellfish, I think scallops are... By HessPBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Diet That Has Been Working for My IBSFirst off, I would like to say there is no one-size-fits-all diet for anyone, let alone for any IBS sufferer. There are diets that have shown to work for some... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Avoid the Bloat: Foods You Shouldn't Eat (At Least Too Often)One of the other uncomfortable realities of living with IBS and GERD is how often I tend to get bloated, as though my belly is a balloon that's been filled... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Knowing Where the Nearest Loo is Has Always Been My SuperpowerMy IBS superpower has always been knowing where the nearest toilet is at all times. It’s like I can sniff them out. Or I have X-ray vision which allows me... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Estrogen and IBSAs I've written about here on this site, I suffer from both Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I am convinced they are intimately intertwined as my IBS was diagnosed shortly... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments