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While doing some research a while ago, I came across a couple of diets that are supposedly beneficial to patients with digestive issues. The two diets I discovered are called...

Most poisonous substances taste awful. You would never crave arsenic. But what happens when you have IBS and some food intolerances and your poison happens to be chocolate cake, or...

It’s hard enough for someone with a chronic invisible-illness to fully accept their limitations, but to be sorry or apologetic about them as well is even more difficult. When I...

So which is worse? Diarrhea or constipation? How about, which is worse, diarrhea, constipation or…diarrhea and constipation. I think we all know the answer to that question (depending on the...

In recent years, science has become more clear that experiencing trauma--especially as a child--plays a prominent role in one developing health issues as an adult. One of the first major...

Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to one of our long-time advocates here at IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, Hannah Noonan, in my role as host of the Health Union podcast, Living With...

I have been listening to personal development podcasts for the past couple of years. Because reading often makes my migraines worse (anyone else?), I find podcasts and audiobooks to be...

Though it's been 20 years since I first developed and was diagnosed with IBS, I still remember very clearly how I struggled to find my footing and survive the next...

Wellness is a state, not only of the absence of illness but a state of good health. Have you ever felt that? Have you ever felt full of energy, had...

Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month...

Disclaimer: It is not typically recommended to start a low FODMAP elimination diet during pregnancy due to the restrictive nature of the diet. If you absolutely need to consider initiating...

If someone was to ask me if I was thankful for having IBS, I would most likely answer no. IBS has changed my life completely and has meant I’ve had...

In the spirit of IBS Awareness, I wanted to show appreciation to this wonderful community of people who share my pain. I have never felt so comfortable about being vulnerable...

My IBS has had quite a large impact on the friendships I have. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a very good impact. When you have a chronic illness that controls your everyday...

I’m sort of an expert on stigma. There is stigma associated with bi-polar disorder, stigma attached to anxiety and personality disorders, stigma attached to being overweight, and a whole ton...

When I first developed IBS mid-way through college, I was so sick so often that I wound up losing well over 20 pounds in a single semester. I was weak...

After years of contemplating this decision, I finally broke down and decided to give a try at applying for disability. Even though this is something that could really help me...