Quit Playing Around with Your Meds!The title, of course, is meant in the most light-hearted way. I say this specifically because I was inspired to write this article because I have a tendency to play...reactionscomments
Coffee: An IBS Trigger I (Eventually) Left BehindMy IBS first surfaced when I was mid-way through college. At the time, coffee had become my greatest vice and savior. It was that crucial something that helped me power...reactionscomments
Afraid To Eat With IBSWhen a person suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it is not uncommon for that individual to have "issues" with food. The top 3 that come to mind include: I...reactions13comments
IBS-Friendly Roasted Vegetable SaladLately I have been shopping a lot more in the produce section of my supermarket simply because I get to buy ingredients pre-chopped and ready to cook when I get...reactionscomments
Q&A with Dr. Nandi 3 - Could Some Other Condition Cause IBS Symptoms?Living with IBS is difficult, and effectively managing symptoms can be extremely complicated. Often times, there are more questions than answers, leaving people feeling frustrated and even helpless. In this...reactions1comment
Relationships: When You're Both SickI am not talking about when you and your partner have a cold at the same time (although that poses its own set of problems). I would like to discuss...reactionscomments
Are You Keeping a Diet Diary?Your best friend when it comes to your IBS treatment should be a diet and symptom diary. This basically means writing down everything that you eat and drink and the...reactionscomments
Coffee is My Favorite TriggerFirst off, I should start by saying that coffee is my favorite IBS trigger because it’s the only trigger that I deem necessary for me to function. In fact, I...reactionscomments
Take the Clinical Trial Patient Experience Survey!Have you participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear more about your experience! We are conducting a short survey to understand how patients are involved in the clinical...reactionscomments
Lentil BurgersVeggie burgers. Do you love them or hate them? If you have trouble finding premade ones that don’t taste like cardboard, then give this recipe a try! It does require...reactionscomments
IBS-C Symptoms? Try MukhwasHaving lived with IBS for more than 25 years, I thought I’d tried just about every natural remedy known to mankind trying to manage symptoms. But I recently stumbled upon...reactionscomments
My Top Five Triggers of a Flare-UpEach of us who have the diagnosis of IBS have our own unique mix of symptoms and our own triggers. Figuring out what triggers a flare up can be tricky...reactionscomments
The Wonders of WaterOh, I know what you're thinking, ‘I know that drinking plenty of water is good for IBS. Hasn’t this been done before?’. Well, yes, drinking plenty of water is good...reactionscomments
The Struggle of Getting Ready for Work with IBSIf I may, I would like to relive a moment before I started working from home and share how much of a struggle it was for me to deal with...reactionscomments
Afraid to Eat? Me? Hah!In some ways my fear knows no bounds. Take spiders. I’m paralyzed the moment I spot one scurrying across the carpet. It’s all I can do to regain muscle function...reactions2comments
I Think Winter Might Be Over!If you are like me, your mental health may take a bit of a nosedive during the Winter months (if you have Winter where you live, if you don’t, you...reactionscomments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Whole Roasted ChickenAbout 2 years ago I made a whole roasted chicken for the first time and, to be honest, it didn’t come out the best. It was undercooked on the inside...reactionscomments
Connection Between IBS and DiabetesIrritable bowel syndrome is a condition characterized by several digestive or gut-related symptoms occurring together, including pain in the abdomen, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. These can include diarrhea...reactions2comments
Primary Care Physicians: Why are They Important?Recognizing the importance of having a primary care physician can be challenging for some, especially if you have had a poor experience or two. One bad visit can cause negative...reactionscomments
