Sharing Your StoryOne of the things I like most about my job working in social services, is that I very often get the chance...reactionscomments
Does Your Frame of Mind Affect How Helpful the FODMAP Diet Is?I've followed the low FODMAP diet twice, in fact I'm still on the reintroduction phase of my second attempt, but this time...reactionscomments
How to Choose the Best Meal Off a MenuOne of the things people with IBS find hardest is eating out and what to order. There are often many unknowns in...reactions1comment
13 Reasons Why… I Choose Medical MarijuanaDisclaimer: This article is only intended for sharing and informing purposes. It is not to influence or encourage anyone to do what...reactions4comments
Therapy at Home?I am always interested in learning about different types of therapy and what benefits they might bring to my fight with illness...reactionscomments
IBS and Anxiety: Have Both, Can’t TravelI’ve got courage to explore new places. I’ve got determination. And I’ve been preparing. I’ve had visions of vacations dancing in my...reactions4comments
A Man and His WokDiet, diet, diet…IBS sometimes has us consumed with our diet. This was working, but now, not… This food used to cause bad...reactionscomments
What Having IBS Has Taught Me About MyselfHaving IBS isn’t all bad. Hear me out. Over the course of the thirteen or so years that I’ve lived with IBS-D...reactionscomments
Are You Comfortable with Flare-Ups Around People?I love reading what other people with IBS share about living with the condition. It’s nice to know that I’m not the...reactions3comments
I'll Pay for it LaterAre you the type who is ok with ‘paying for it later?' I am not proud to say that I am one of...reactionscomments
A Simple Technique to Help with StressStress is a major trigger for IBS symptoms in many people. In fact, stress can sometimes be such a powerful trigger that...reactionscomments
The Pity PartyWhen having to deal with any sort of illness, it is possible to experience the ‘woe is me’ factor. We get to...reactionscomments
Food as a Tool in IBSMany people with IBS have an interesting relationship with food. If you react to everything every time you eat, food is not...reactionscomments
IBS and GERD: Are They Related?If you are like me, you suffer from both GERD and IBS. It hasn’t been a pleasant journey, but thankfully I have...reactionscomments
What if FODMAPs Doesn't Help?The low FODMAPs diet developed by Monash University in Australia has come to be known as THE diet for IBS. No doubt...reactions2comments
The Ongoing Experience of IBSGenerally speaking, when I write about my experience with IBS, I would like it to be helpful in some way. Whether it...reactions3comments
1-Day Low FODMAP Meal PlanYou’ve probably heard about the low FODMAP diet. Perhaps it has even been recommended to you by your healthcare professional. But have...reactionscomments
The Benefits of "Furbabies" for the IBS SuffererThere’s something about fur. It’s soft, it’s fuzzy, and it’s comforting. I believe that’s why we’re handed a stuff animal from the...reactionscomments
Hue-Guh, Hooga, Hygge! A Philosophy That Could Help Alleviate Your IBS Symptoms“Hygge, (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or...reactionscomments
Decisions, DecisionsHaving IBS is constantly about making decisions. One of the hardest decisions to make when you have IBS, is whether to have...reactionscomments
