Constipation ConundrumIn the more than 20 years since I have been diagnosed with IBS – though I have had experiences on both sides...reactions5comments
2020 IBS Year in ReviewI decided that I should say something about the pure frustration and difficulty this past year has added to my life. I...reactions1comment
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Finding Thomas the Stank EngineGetting back into the acting world is something I’ve been hesitant to do for a long time. After getting vaccinated, and moving...reactionscomments
How to Flavor Food Without Fear of TriggersTrigger-free meals don’t have to be bland. But condiments and sauces are often the culprits of unwanted symptoms of IBS. Many contain...reactions2comments
Can Vertigo Trigger IBS Symptoms?As if I already didn't have enough going haywire with my body, in the past year, I seemed to have developed a...reactions15comments
IBS Reflections - Will I Ever Feel Okay Again?Flare-ups feel like they will never end. In the midst of one, I can hardly remember what it’s like not to be...reactions10comments
IBS-M: Am I Transitioning from IBS-C to IBS-D?I have had IBS-M for a few decades now and I still cannot tell for sure when a change is coming. It...reactionscomments
Community Manager Spotlight: I Have IBS, TooMy name is Samantha, but you can call me Sam. I’m one of the community managers for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. I joined the team...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Going to the Movie Theater with IBSInevitably, as life begins to resume back to normal, activities like going to the movie theaters are beginning to become a reality...reactionscomments
Adjusting to a "Post-COVID" SocietyBeing at home most of the time made having IBS easier (we all know this). If I had a bad flare-up, I...reactionscomments
Taking a Mental Health Walk With IBS-DOne of the best things I can do for my mental health is taking a long walk in nature. I find it...reactions4comments
Label Reading on the Low FODMAP DietIf you are living with IBS, you might be following the low FODMAP diet to manage your symptoms. When it comes to...reactionscomments
Community Views: IBS and Summer BarbecuesOne hallmark of summer is gathering with friends for a backyard barbecue. Ribs, chicken, burgers, brats, potato salad, ice cream – these...reactions4comments
Stocking Your Fridge for Healthy EatingWhen you are living with IBS, it’s important to nourish your body with nutritious foods. By keeping a well-stocked fridge, you’ll make...reactionscomments
My Favorite Safe Food Is Making Me GagFor many years, I have had a couple of safe foods I resort to when symptoms are overwhelming. One of my favorites...reactions30comments
Will I Ever Be the Old Me?Do you ever get in those mental funks and think about how life would have been without dealing with the complexities of...reactions18comments
5 Tips for Dealing with IBS Nighttime AccidentsWhen you are in a severe IBS flare, it is inevitable, sometimes you have accidents in the middle of the night. And...reactions4comments
IBGard is my BFFYears ago, before I knew what was exactly wrong with me – and before I could title it as IBS – I...reactions6comments
