Is It IBS-D or Habba Syndrome?Disclaimer: I’d like to begin this article by saying that my thoughts and opinions are not meant to offend anyone’s profession. I am solely just sharing my opinion. Did you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Have a Hernia: Is IBS the Cause?When I was 23, I began to have severe, sharp pain in my low right side at certain intervals – such as when I moved or turned a certain way...Reactions0reactionsComments35 comments
Hypnosis for IBSI have tried pretty much every ‘alternative’ treatment to help manage my wellness, specifically my mental health, and more recently, my IBS. I spent several months a while back practicing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Roasted Chicken With VegetablesRemove the chicken from the fridge and keep it covered in a cool place half an hour before cooking. Rinse the chicken under cold water, then pat dry the skin with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Do You Do to Manage Your Stress?For many people, their IBS symptoms are triggered or made worse by stress. Is this you? People can experience stress differently. For me, when I'm stressed, I generally feel overwhelmed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Whose Fault is it Anyway?I had a major abdominal pain flare-up last night, and I’m still reeling from it today. Though physically I feel better, I remain a bit shook. Besides the pain itself...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
IBS and Exercise: How Much Is Too Much?I've written on here before how some exercises and mobility in general--namely through walking and swimming--can be beneficial for IBS. However, I think it's also important to explore the other...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS: Lost OpportunitiesI was recently posed the question, ‘Have I ever lost life opportunities due to my challenges with IBS?’ The answer is unequivocal: YES. IBS has caused me more problems than...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why I Don’t Regret My IBS-DOne day I was watching an old interview of Richard Pryor, and he was asked how he felt about his multiple sclerosis. His response was something I’ll never forget. He...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Test Can Determine If Following a Low-FODMAP Diet Will Help Your IBSEven though I have had an IBS diagnosis for nearly 20 years now, I had only first heard of the benefits of following a low-FODMAP diet in 2015. Before that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tempeh and Vegetables Stir-FryTempeh is made of soybeans that have been fermented and it's a great source of protein, especially for vegetarians and vegans. It is also low FODMAP. Servings: 2-3 Prep time:...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No, It's Not Bulimia!: Weight Loss and IBSWhen I transferred from a private college to a state university my junior year, I was nearly 5'5 and 125 pounds. I was actually the heaviest I would ever be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Beat the CravingsCravings are often the hardest part of sticking to any new diet. They catch us when we are not only stressed but when we relax as well. They can feel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Antidepressants and IBSI got a lot of great feedback when I wrote an article about depression and IBS a few months ago. Part of my point was that while there is so...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Tried To Ruin My VacationImagine being on vacation at one of the most beautiful and tropical places on Earth, where the beach is crystal clear, and the sand is white and soft. You walk...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Do Portion Sizes Matter with Low FODMAP Foods?When it comes to FODMAPs, the professionals don’t label foods as simply “high” and “low”. While that may seem easiest, FODMAPs are a bit more complicated than that. Foods contain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Challenges of Food Shopping with IBSThere are so many aspects to IBS that make the “simple” things in life difficult. For instance, it’s commonly known that it is hard for many IBS sufferers to deal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS and ConstipationI have IBS-M. I have said before, if a gun were held to my head, I would choose the ‘D’ part of this whole thing without a moments thought. We...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Clothing Conundrum: What to Wear During or After an IBS FlareMany in the general population may not realize that even something as simple as getting dressed in the morning can present a predicament for those of us with IBS or...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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 true. However, extreme cold can also aggravate my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments