Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...reactionscomments
It’s Hard to Accept IBSWhat’s actually hard to get used to, most times, is the fact that this is actually happening to me. Me! You know, sometimes I preach to other IBS sufferers about...reactionscomments
It’s Okay To Say No On The HolidaysEveryone has their own holiday traditions, with things they enjoy doing each holiday season. But after you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, you’re not always able to participate fully in those...reactionscomments
Lettuce-Wrapped Turkey BurgersAs IBS sufferers, we have to be particularly careful with what we put in our bodies because there are many things that can trigger our symptoms. It’s a struggle trying...reactionscomments
The Food DiaryI am a big fan of journaling. I use journals for everything. Organization, venting, keeping track of time and the events in my life. My favorite kind is the journal...reactionscomments
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Without Knowing ItWhen I was diagnosed with IBS it was one of the happiest days in my life. I can still remember the moment my doctor told me: “I believe that you...reactionscomments
The Wrong Way: The Relationship between IBS, Mental Health and Eating Disorders*Warning: this article contains possible triggers* I know that I am not alone when I say that sometimes IBS affects not only how my mind thinks, but also how it...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right LivelihoodIn our continuing discussion about the Buddhist Eightfold path, today we will look at the concept of Right Livelihood. My intention in expressing my thoughts about these eight ‘guides’ to...reactionscomments
The WRAP Plan: Crisis PlanningAs I’ve mentioned throughout our discussion of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP Plan), you do not need to complete the entire plan. Whatever aspects of the plan you may...reactionscomments
Low FODMAP Prosciutto-Wrapped ScallopsI don’t know about you guys, but I really like seafood, especially in sushi. I’d have two spider rolls for lunch any day! And if I really want to get...reactionscomments
Things I Miss From Before I Had IBSWhen I was a teenager, I was able to do so much (i.e. work, play sports, go to parties, etc.) that I felt a sense of liberation because I felt...reactionscomments
How Slowing Down Has Helped My IBSMany years ago I used to rush from one thing to the next. Constantly busy with a million tasks on my plate, juggling work, friends and family, and everything between...reactionscomments
Game of Moans: The War between Fibromyalgia and IBSDoes it ever feel like your fibromyalgia and IBS are at war with each other, constantly bickering, disagreeing, and disrupting your life? Well, I'm here to tell you that you're...reactionscomments
I Haven’t Seen a Doctor in YearsI haven’t seen a doctor in years, but before I go into why, let me tell you a brief story about myself. It all started with a bacterial infection in...reactionscomments
Being Patient with New MedicationNo, not being A PATIENT with new meds…funny, right? Oh, ok, here we go… Medication can be one of the cornerstones of illness management and if we find the right...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...reactionscomments
The Wrap Plan: When Things are Breaking DownLast time out, we discussed the ‘Early Warning Signs’ section of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (or WRAP) plan. As a reminder ‘Early Warning Signs’, in this context, refer to...reactionscomments
Could SIBO Treatment Have Cured my IBS?I tell this story with a disclaimer because we are all so very different and what works for one person may not work for another, plus the cause and triggers...reactionscomments
Fighting the Good FightFrom all the groans and gurgles going on in my abdomen, it sounds like a major battle is being fought. I’m not sure yet which side is winning, but I...reactionscomments
Making Bubbles: Finding Ways to Relax with IBSNot everyone can afford a trip to the spa. This, and the fact that not everyone suffering from IBS will find themselves comfortable in such a public setting, can make...reactionscomments
