Saying No to Vacations with IBSRecently, I was invited to a bachelorette weekend getaway, and although I wanted to attend so badly, I had to say no...reactionscomments
Going Outside My Comfort ZoneLiving with IBS means living within as much of comfort zone as you can get. Living with IBS means knowing exactly how...reactions5comments
How to Ace a Date with IBS!Trying to balance dating and the struggles of IBS with its clammy cramps, are two things that don’t necessarily go hand in...reactions9comments
Sharing a House With IBSLately, my housing situation has been a shenanigan. My fiancé moved to the Netherlands at the end of 2021 and I’ve gone...reactionscomments
Eating Low FODMAP on a BudgetFood prices have skyrocketed recently, and if you’re following the low FODMAP diet, you may be wondering how to eat low FODMAP...reactions1comment
IBS Symptoms You Wouldn’t BelieveIt has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in addition to Crohn’s disease. It has been...reactions25comments
Box Breathing and How It Helps With StressOur lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of...reactions2comments
Is Organic Food Better for IBS?After a long time, I finally got back home to Italy. We waited more than a year for this break, and I...reactions1comment
Does a Toradol Injection or Pill Affect IBS?I was recently injured and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), or ibuprofen, was the best way to treat my injuries and provide...reactionscomments
Parenting With IBS: The School Drop-OffParenting with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been a challenge from day 1. After my first IBS-free pregnancy, my symptoms returned with...reactionscomments
Holiday Fatigue and How to RechargeThe holidays can be draining. For me personally, I hosted Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas lunch at my home while attending all the other...reactions2comments
What is the Link Between High Blood Pressure and IBS?When you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have other conditions that also impact your health. These ailments could affect...reactions1comment
IBS Success in 2023Someone asked me how I was doing managing my IBS these days. I had to think about my answer for the first...reactionscomments
How Does Treating Diarrhea Affect IBS-M?I have irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M) which means I have episodes of IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) and IBS...reactions7comments
Feeling Represented on Social Media with IBSIn this world of influencers, I never felt like I had a representative for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As a petite person...reactions1comment
5 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with IBSWith the holiday season upon us, it is important to prepare for stress free ways to enjoy the festivities. How can we...reactions1comment
IBS and Eating on the RoadHaving IBS on a road trip, from personal experience, is a monumental bummer. You take all this time out of your week...reactionscomments
Two-Ply or Not Two-Ply: How I Cope with the "Rough" DaysIBS can be incredibly painful. Cramping, body aches, hemorrhoids—you name it, we’ve got it. But I have recently identified yet another culprit:...reactions4comments
Cramping and Bloating: The Daily BattleI have been experiencing more frequent flares recently. This means some of the most agitating symptoms have returned. I am talking about...reactions1comment
How to Go Gluten-Free at MealtimeGoing gluten free may help ward off unwanted symptoms and contribute to improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management. But if you are...reactionscomments
