Confessions Of A Coffee Lover: Substitutes and Ways to Make it WorkBefore IBS, I loved drinking coffee. I had it every day, often multiple times a day. Although it always had an impact...reactions11comments
This New Year, Focus on What You Can Eat with IBSIf you have been diagnosed with IBS, you have likely found there are certain foods that work for you and certain foods...reactionscomments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be...reactionscomments
What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and its Relationship to IBS?I recently wrote a post about suffering from a rare connective tissue disorder known as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (usually known as EDS)...reactionscomments
Giving Birth And IBS: Pain, Poop & Other WorriesEver since I got pregnant, and even before that, the thought of giving birth scared me. Not only does it seem physically...reactions1comment
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of IrritableBowelSyndrome.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Why I Saw a Naturopathic Medical Doctor For My IBSUnfortunately, IBS is typically shrugged off by medical doctors. Why? I have no idea because it is so debilitating and awful. Anyone with IBS knows...reactions2comments
Would It Kill You to Eat a Salad? No, But It HurtsI would love to eat healthier. Well, I would like to be able to eat a few healthier foods. The problem is...reactions24comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of IrritableBowelSyndrome.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Yoga for IBSI have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years, on and off. Granted there has been a lot of OFF…I was off...reactionscomments
Tai Chi for IBSRecently, I explored what exercises are best for IBS on this blog. Not surprisingly (as confirmed by my personal experience), intense, prolonged...reactionscomments
What Type Of Exercise Works Well With IBS?Anyone who suffers from IBS probably knows the struggle of trying to keep up with a workout schedule. For far too long...reactions2comments
IBS Makes Me Feel Uncomfortable In My Own SkinOne thing I experience often is an unusual and hard-to-describe sensation through my body. Well, I’m going to try my best to...reactionscomments
The Obstacles We Face on the IBS JourneySo many of us have truly been on quite a life-journey due to irritable bowel syndrome. Some of us go through incredible...reactions13comments
The Shame Game: IBS and AccommodationsIBS often makes us feel that we need to accommodate others while we suffer through the bloating, pain, diarrhea, and discomfort. Why...reactions1comment
Sorry, But I Need My Own BathroomHaving irritable bowel syndrome makes it very difficult for me to be patient when it comes to having to use the toilet...reactions18comments
Intermittent Fasting Without Even KnowingAs an IBS sufferer of many years and throughout my journey of trying to lose weight, I have tried all kinds of...reactions1comment
Why and How I Mistreat My IBSI have IBS with constipation. I also have multiple sclerosis (MS). You would think that the focus of my energies would be...reactions14comments
Gastroparesis: What Is Its Connection (If Any) to IBS?I recently made an appointment to see a gastroenterologist for the first time in several years. I am doing this because in...reactionscomments
