Back To The Beginning: Appointments & TestingI’ve recently shared how I suddenly started experiencing new and quite intense symptoms. After something that felt a lot like a stomach...reactionscomments
Tips for Food Journaling With IBSWhen you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it can sometimes feel like what triggers a flare-up is a mystery. That’s...reactions1comment
The Soreness After a Flare-UpFacing a health issue is never easy, especially if it is unpredictable and unknown as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The first very...reactions5comments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Vagus NerveIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes uncomfortable digestive symptoms. But IBS is not just about your gut. It also involves the brain and...reactions9comments
A Portable History of My IBSUntil now I have never attempted to write a chronological timeline of my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I am going to try...reactions17comments
Balancing Work Life and IBS LifeLiving with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can be such a challenging balancing act that it can become difficult to navigate life. Between...reactions1comment
Fiber and FissuresWe've all heard of hemorrhoids–they are best buds with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the remoras to the IBS shark. Painful little balls...reactions5comments
Popping a Squat in Disney World Thanks to IBSNothing is worse than your IBS hitting you while out in public. When I was in my early twenties, I had a bad...reactions5comments
Plumbing Work and IBSLiving with IBS can turn the most mundane situations into sources of stress and anxiety. For example, when you’re calling the plumber...reactions16comments
IBS is the Honey Badger of IllnessesI’ve been writing for this site since 2016 and have written probably close to 300 articles, running (what I thought) was the...reactions2comments
How Long Does an IBS Flare Last?Over the years plenty of people have asked me how long an IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) flare lasts. This question is often...reactions19comments
Unpredictability of IBSWe can all agree that IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) not only causes problems, but arguably, the characteristic I hate the most is...reactionscomments
What I Eat in a Day with IBSWhen it comes to diet we are all so different in what we tolerate and don’t tolerate. Diet is truly individualized when...reactions3comments
Tasty Ideas to Boost Fiber for a Healthy MicrobiomeFind your feel-good moments with more fiber! Diets high in fiber help improve digestion, cardiovascular health, and immune function while decreasing the...reactions2comments
Finding The Cause Vs. Suppressing SymptomsFor a couple of months, I felt really good. With minimal daily symptoms, only occasional IBS-D flares and a pretty well-rounded gluten-free...reactions38comments
Romantic Relationships and IBSBeing in a relationship is a full-time job. Being in a relationship with IBS, is like Princess Diana described her marriage to...reactions3comments
IBS: When Safe Foods Aren’t Safe AnymoreIf you have IBS, you have likely identified foods you consider safe or better choices because they are far less likely to...reactions1comment
IBS Flare Up At A ConcertPicture this: you’re at your favorite band’s concert. You’re so excited because it’s been just over 3 years since you last saw...reactions6comments
Face the Weekend with IBSWe are supposed to love weekends. We get to relax after a stressful week at work, stay up until late drinking a...reactions7comments
Cramping Tips from Me to You!Dealing with tummy cramps are some of the worst pain that I, a 26 year old man, have experienced. It feels like...reactions7comments
