IBS Friendly Travel SnacksIf you have an upcoming flight booked, or a road trip to take then you might be concerned about what you will...reactions1comment
My Strategies for Dealing with PainBetween IBS and fibromyalgia, I have some amount of pain every day. Most days, it’s at a low level, and I can...reactions6comments
10 Handy Tips For Drinking More WaterSomewhere along the way you may have been told to drink more water. If you experience constipation it may help pass stools...reactionscomments
Can Our Relationships Survive the Tide of Our Invisible Illness?Sometimes the feelings and fears of abandonment, anger or self-loathing are so palpable that it is hard to breathe. The breath is...reactionscomments
Do Prebiotics Help or Hinder IBS? Probiotics are well known for their role in gut health, but lesser known and understood are prebiotics. Prebiotics can be confusing for...reactionscomments
This is Why Anxiety Makes IBS Even WorseI think we can all agree that IBS flare-ups are terrible. But if you’re like me, you suffer from actual symptoms far...reactions5comments
Is It My Gallbladder or IBS?As most of us know, IBS is such a complicated condition. It can exhibit a wide range of symptoms they vary from...reactions5comments
Can Vitamin D Help Ease IBS Symptoms?A few years ago, I started developing a chronic vitamin D deficiency. Often running dangerously low on my vitamin D levels, I...reactions10comments
False AlarmsOne of the worst parts of dealing with IBS is the false alarms, let alone the interruptions. I truly dislike with a...reactions4comments
Living With IBS and DiverticulitisHave you ever been diagnosed with diverticulitis? Do you suffer from diverticulitis flare-ups along with your IBS? Thankfully, it has been several...reactions4comments
Why isn't this Diet Working Anymore?Over the last year or so I have been adherent of the low FODMAP/GFCF (gluten free/casein free) diet. I have had really...reactionscomments
Heat Therapy and IBSLast year I posted about how hot/humid weather can aggravate my IBS (and flares my chronic pain in general). It's always been...reactions7comments
The Mind-Body Impact on IBSMost people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know firsthand the connection between stress and their symptoms. IBS often flares during times...reactions9comments
The Intersection Between OCD and IBSIn addition to many of the physical ailments I have, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), I also have a couple of mental...reactions12comments
Vegetables for IBS-D: Eating Without FlaresI’ve always had an unhealthy relationship with vegetables. As a child, I hated them all. As a young adult, I suddenly realized...reactions9comments
Why a Low FODMAP Diet Might Not Work for IBSA low FODMAP diet is a go-to diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It involves reducing foods with high...reactions20comments
Facing The Unpredictability Of IBS At The OfficeLiving with IBS and working in an office can be a challenge. But I’m lucky enough to work for a niche fragrance...reactions6comments
Disappearing Behind Your Invisible IllnessHave you ever noticed that the invisible illnesses we live with often make us actually seem or feel invisible? We disappear behind...reactions4comments
Breaking the Bond between IBS and DepressionI have written a few articles over the years about my IBS and depression, and I am proud to say that since...reactions19comments
How School Helped Me Understand the Vicious Cycle of IBS and AnxietyIn high school, I did not have the luxury of knowing why I was always incredibly uncomfortable. I didn’t know that the...reactions7comments
