How The Pandemic Made My IBS WorseI believe it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t easy on anyone. I wanted to reflect on the effect that...reactions4comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health"While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions3comments
3 “Discreet” Tips for Managing IBS CrampsThe other day, my girlfriend and I were sitting down to play a card game. I’ve never been completely savvy with all...reactions3comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
4 Ways I Manage a Painful IBS Flare-UpUnfortunately, IBS can be extremely painful. You have those moments where the cramping and abdominal pain are so intense, that all you...reactions8comments
IBS and the Benefits of Using an Air FryerI live in the southern United States. The stereotype of southerners frying everything exists for a good reason. We do. Unfortunately, fried...reactionscomments
Gynecology Appointments and IBSThis upcoming week I am due for my annual gynecology appointment and I am a bit apprehensive. The last time I had...reactions7comments
Why Advocate for IBS?My mother actually asked me why I would put my name and face to articles about IBS and more specifically, my own...reactionscomments
My Fellow IBS Sufferers: I Need Your HelpDue to a currently undiagnosed medical condition which may or may not be yet another issue with my digestive system, my doctor...reactions3comments
Learning to Talk About IBS: Breaking the StigmaWhen I first started talking about IBS, I was very ashamed and embarrassed. It was hard for me to talk about the...reactions2comments
House Hunting with IBSI’ll admit it, I am that girl that likes to pop into open houses during the weekend. If I am driving around and...reactionscomments
Support SystemI never shared my struggle with IBS with even my closest friends until the last few years. I am sure I am...reactionscomments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Fed Up With Not Being Fed WellI am tired of fasting. I am tired of being hungry. Irritable bowel syndrome? I am tired of it. It used to...reactions12comments
Buying a Car With IBSNow I realize this title is quite funny when you first read it. No, no, my car does not have IBS. Quite the...reactions8comments
Dinner Date With IBS: A Drama In 5 ActsDo you feel comfortable telling people you’ve just met about your IBS? I don’t. But recently, I found myself in a situation...reactions2comments
Does Yoga Really Help With IBS?I know what you’re thinking. Ugh. You’ve heard it a million times from a well-meaning friend or family member: "Why don’t you try...reactions2comments
Battling Hunger and Pain: Meals In A DayAs someone with IBS-M, I can expect most mornings, especially right now with *the state of the world* (because stress affects IBS)...reactions1comment
Why Do Doctors Ignore Our Pain?The amount of pain I have with IBS has greatly increased in the past year. My tolerance for this pain is wearing...reactions49comments
Don’t Lose HopeIBS is hard. And when things get severe, it truly can consume your life and make you feel like there is no...reactions20comments
I Have IBS and So Does My GirlfriendI would love to run a poll on this one. For those of us with IBS and are dating, would you be...reactions5comments
