I'll Pay for it LaterAre you the type who is ok with ‘paying for it later?' I am not proud to say that I am one of these people. When I get stressed out, don’t...reactionscomments
Online Resources for SIBOSIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is still in the early stages of being researched as a possible cause of IBS or the cause of IBS-like symptoms. I had heard about...reactionscomments
Can Vitamin D Help Ease IBS Symptoms?A few years ago, I started developing a chronic vitamin D deficiency. Often running dangerously low on my vitamin D levels, I have been taking daily vitamin D supplements for...reactions10comments
IBS Community on InstagramDid you know that you can find the IrritableBowelSyndrome.net community on Instagram? We're excited to continue sharing the same great information about living with and managing IBS as part of...reactionscomments
5 Ways You Can Help Someone with IBSWhile each person with IBS is different, getting to know and understand their condition is always the best way to create a better connection and help. Allow them to communicate...reactionscomments
The Importance of Having a ColonoscopyLiving with IBS of any form causes enough pain and suffering, wouldn’t you agree? So what are your thoughts when your physician recommends a colonoscopy with your already existing symptoms?...reactions1comment
Lifestyle Changes That Works for Me and My IBSIn this article, I would like to describe a few lifestyle changes that have helped me better manage my IBS symptoms. This is not to encourage folks to do what...reactionscomments
Having IBS and Horrible Health InsuranceIn a previous article, I shared that over the past few years I stopped seeing doctors and medical professionals regularly regarding my IBS, which may seem like I’m content with...reactionscomments
Trigger Foods and AlternativesAs someone who has suffered with IBS since childhood, the kinds of foods I can and can't eat have changed, and even worsened, over the years. Foods I used to...reactions6comments
Can Swimming and other Low Impact Exercises Ease Constipation?For the nearly 20 years I have had IBS, many (if not most) of my symptoms tended to be on the IBS-D side of the spectrum. However, I have also...reactionscomments
Is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome the Reason for My IBS?IBS is not the only health disorder I have to contend with. I have several others, including Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endometriosis. For a long time...reactions3comments
5 Things People with IBS Are Sick of HearingWe’ve all been there, that situation where you’ve been up all night, rushing from your bed to the loo with an IBS flare. You feel drained, empty and pretty fed...reactions18comments
The Eightfold Path: Right SpeechIn this series, regarding the Buddhist Eightfold Path and it’s relation to caring for your IBS or other illness, we have reached something called Right Speech. This concept focuses on...reactionscomments
IBS and Alcohol: Is It Ever Okay to Indulge?It's well known for even those who don't suffer from IBS or another digestive or GI-related disorder or disease: too much alcohol can have adverse effects on the gut, at...reactionscomments
Avoiding the Rabbit Hole: Medication and ShameI am not sure if anyone realizes how difficult it can be to take regular medication. As humans, we are forgetful creatures; it can be easier than you might think...reactionscomments
How Working from Home Has Made my Life EasierMy IBS journey started at the very beginning of my career, and at the beginning of a new job, too. Not only did I have to adjust to a new...reactions2comments
Really Hard To Be Intimate with IBSHere’s a topic I haven’t heard many people discussing when it comes to their IBS – the topic of intimacy. It’s one of the most requested topics I’ve had viewers...reactions2comments
Just Because You Have an Illness...I'm just going to come right out and say it...JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO BE A JERK. No, it does not :-)...reactionscomments
When Spice is NOT so NiceWe probably have all heard of this at some point: spicy foods can cause diarrhea and even contribute to IBS. But that's not always true, at least of all spices...reactionscomments
This is Why Anxiety Makes IBS Even WorseI think we can all agree that IBS flare-ups are terrible. But if you’re like me, you suffer from actual symptoms far less than you suffer from the anxiety of...reactions5comments