Helpful Tips for Dealing with IBS Flares in PublicRecently, I had an IBS flare while at a public function. It reminded me of tips that I have acquired over the years with this diagnosis that always come in...Reactions0reactionsComments41 comments
My Favorite Nourishing IBS-Friendly FoodsIn the past year, I’ve been on a mission to nourish my body the best I can without upsetting my IBS-D. While I still struggle to eat during flares, I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Traveling On A Plane With Flaring IBSA few months ago, I flew from Australia to Europe with a couple of layovers stops in between, the whole trip took almost 40 hours. As usual, before traveling I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How to Sleep With IBSHave you ever slept poorly, only to wake up with an IBS flare the next day? Or maybe you are already in the middle of a flare, and your gut...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Weighing IBS Treatment Options: Lifestyle or Medication?We recently conducted the 2022 Irritable Bowel Syndrome In America Survey. The survey included 64 questions, and many of the responses shed light on how the community feels about different...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Easy Gluten-Free Buckwheat BreadIf gluten is one of your IBS triggers, you might have noticed that gluten-free products are often extremely expensive and can contain tons of additives. The bread options in my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Recovering and Resetting After VacationVacations are wonderful. If you are able to, I encourage you to go places and explore as much as you can. They are a great way to relax, recharge, and...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Acupuncture May Be Helpful for Treating IBS SymptomsI love my home country. Living abroad made me fall in love even more with beautiful Italia. We have everything: the sun, stunning beaches, glorious mountains, tasty wines, AMAZING food...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How I Exercise with IBSWorking out with IBS can be challenging. It is either the urgency that can cause major anxiety, or severe constipation and bloat that makes moving your body horribly uncomfortable. Dealing with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bad Times in the Doctor’s OfficeI am not someone that needs my doctor to have perfect bedside manner. Some of my best doctors have been a bit on the serious side, but have provided excellent...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting Back to Professional Dancing with IBSIt has been 8 years since I have danced professionally, and I am ready to get back into the professional dance world. For those that do not know, in addition to...Reactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Can Electrical Stimulation Soothe IBS-C Symptoms?Scientists are making advances in treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). They are studying whether sending electrical currents into the body could ease symptoms of the condition. Doctors do...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can Fermented Water Kefir Help IBS?Water kefir is the newest trend going around in my partner’s family. Usually, I stay far away from their health-related obsessions. One of them consisted of basically poisoning oneself and...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
A Thyroid Issue Is Affecting My IBSMy doctor explained to me that my thyroid acts much like the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. It spits and sputters, releasing more or fewer thyroid hormones with no...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Potato and Carrot PattiesWhen I want a side dish or a snack to start our lunch, it gets annoying. The only things I can think of are veggies that are not the best...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Heating Pads Have Changed My Gut Game!Gut cramps are some of the worst pain I have ever experienced in my entire life. Nothing doubles me over, clutching at my tummy, with rhythmic breathing to pass the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Accident While Trying to Make It To My ApartmentIf you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is inevitable that you will have moments of intense urgency while out in public. Dealing with this is the worst and it is...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Low FODMAP Mushrooms: What to Eat and What to AvoidIf you are following the low-FODMAP diet, you may have been told to avoid mushrooms. However, not all mushrooms need to be avoided! This article contains a list of low-FODMAP...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Mental Struggle of Dealing With IBS Urgency In Your 20sThe main thing that I struggle with when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome is the urgency. Urgency for me is the most frustrating symptom. It completely dictates your day, what...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Mucus In My Stool With IBSIf you have IBS, chances are you have seen mucus in your stool at some point. If you haven’t and it suddenly appears, it can be alarming. Any time you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments