My Toilet HeistBefore reading this, know that I’ve hardly told anybody this story for fear of it getting back to the person whose toilet...reactions3comments
How to Keep Your Bathroom Smelling Fresh 24/7Let’s face it, having IBS means using the bathroom on a regular basis. It is what it is. And if you have a...reactions5comments
Staying Positive: A Little Help to Get Through Bad DaysI am always trying to look on the bright side and trying to stay optimistic. As I sit here today in pain...reactions11comments
To Poo or Not to Poo?Performance anxiety is my strongest IBS trigger. I’m not saying that raw dairy, warm cheeses, aggressive chili, and coffee, and everything sugar-free...reactions10comments
Tips For Working From Home With IBSThis year has overhauled how people work. It’s forced most individuals to transition to a home office and drastically change their lifestyle...reactionscomments
Looking on the Bright Side: The Upside of IBS-MI have IBS-M. That means I have episodes of both IBS-D and IBS-C. Whenever I am in the midst of an IBS-D...reactionscomments
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
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
