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
The Pain of Discipline and the Pain of RegretI thought I would share one of my favorite inspirational quotes with you today. I actually first saw this at a martial arts school, but is actually a quote by...reactionscomments
Visible or Invisible: Let’s Be KindI recently had a hip replacement surgery, and I’ve been using crutches and then a cane to get around as I recover. When I enter a room (or a grocery...reactionscomments
Navigating IBS and Intimate RelationshipsI first began to have persistent symptoms of IBS beginning when I was 19 years-old and just a month or so into my junior year of college. I had just...reactions8comments
A New Way to Diagnose IBS: An Acoustic BeltI do not remember my diagnosis journey for IBS fondly. It consisted of me having to take a whole semester off of college to be probed and prodded in a...reactionscomments
"You Gave me Your IBS!": Miseducation and the Power of SuggestionMy partner is constantly telling me that I gave her my IBS, that suddenly, despite years of research to the contrary, it must be contagious. Why else would she be...reactions2comments
Lemon and Thyme Sardines on ToastA simple little snack that is surprisingly filling, cheap and tasty! Perfect on your favorite low FODMAP bread. If you’re not sure what bread might be suitable check out the...reactionscomments
4 Things My IBS Relies on During a FlareI don’t know about you, but when I happen to have an IBS flare in the comfort of my own home – it’s what I wish for, rather than having...reactions4comments
What Does Managing Your Illness Really Mean?Despite the fact that I have had stomach problems (IBS, gastritis, ulcers) and mental illness issues (bi-polar disorder, severe anxiety and clinical depression), I did not seek medical help for...reactionscomments
Imposing or Insisting is Not HelpfulIf you’re reading this and you suffer from IBS, or any other illness, has anyone ever insisted or tried to impose their “healthy-lifestyle” practices on you? It is one thing...reactions2comments
What Could Be Missing In Your IBS TreatmentThe vast majority of people with IBS have tried elimination diets like FODMAPs, GAPS, Gluten and dairy-free, etc. These diets are wonderful and provide much needed relief from symptoms. However...reactionscomments
Do Prebiotics Help or Hinder IBS? Probiotics are well known for their role in gut health, but lesser known and understood are prebiotics. Prebiotics can be confusing for people suffering from IBS, as many prebiotic containing...reactionscomments
I Think I’m Just Not Going to EatIt’s a simple solution right. My new IBS diet will be NOTHING. There are all these things we can’t eat or drink because it will make our IBS unbearable. Some...reactionscomments
2 Things You Might Not Know About Your IBSFiguring out how to deal with my IBS on a day-to-day basis has been a continuous process ever since it started. When I still had to go to work every...reactionscomments
Ginger, the Root RemedyGinger is a plant from tropical regions, similar to turmeric, and grows underground. Its stem puts out lateral shoots called a rhizome, which give it the look of a cute...reactionscomments
Cleanliness and IBSDoes IBS make you feel dirty? It makes me feel dirty sometimes. No, it does… I know I’m an adult and that I should not ‘feel dirty’ just because I...reactionscomments
How to Help Someone Who Has IBSIt occurred to me recently, that we read a lot about coping mechanisms for how we deal with living with IBS and how to manage the condition. But, there doesn't...reactionscomments
Why My IBS Diagnosis Made Me AngryAfter years of IBS symptoms that continually got worse and worse, after blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and the list goes on, I finally got a diagnosis...reactionscomments
