The Struggle of EatingTo eat, or not to eat? That is the question! Suffering from IBS can make it quite a challenge to develop an...reactions8comments
What Are Elimination Diets? Your Questions, AnsweredAn elimination diet is a short-term eating plan that removes specific foods from the diet that may be causing adverse effects in...reactionscomments
A Blood Test to Diagnose IBSFor many of us, getting the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a time-consuming and costly process, involving multiple visits to...reactions1comment
Please...Just Hear Me OutI am a very open person. If you want to know something about me, just ask. I’ll tell you most anything about...reactionscomments
When Money Becomes an ObstacleI’m going to show my bottom a little here, in an effort to reach out to those of you that are struggling...reactionscomments
Go Ahead and Give Up...Just for TodayIf you’ve read any of my previous articles, you know that I am usually trying to purvey some sort of wisdom to...reactionscomments
Reflect On Your Successes – An Unexpectedly Powerful StrategyOver the years I’ve learned many strategies for controlling my IBS. Most of them revolve around removing potential triggers, which of course...reactionscomments
How Did YOU Do on Thanksgiving?Ahh...it’s Holiday time again, my friends. We love this time of year don’t we? It’s the time for giving and loving and...reactionscomments
The Malaise Has ReturnedA while back, I wrote about what I consider the worst IBS symptom that I’ve experienced; malaise. I choose the word ‘malaise'...reactions1comment
Dear IBS – You Suck! (Vol. 2)Dear IBS, You suck! Just last week you were being good to me. What happened? I mean, I was able to drink...reactions34comments
My Inner IBS Ninja Strikes AgainIt’s been less than a year since I was diagnosed with IBS-C and I’m still learning about this blasted thing. I could...reactionscomments
I Want To Give Up, But I Won’tYou ever go through so much in life such as physical pain, emotional pain, work obstacles, and/or social obstacles that all you...reactions1comment
Tips For Talking To Your Doctor About Your IBSTalking to anyone about your IBS can be confronting, because bowel habits are still a taboo subject. And while it may seem...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Dealing with IBS: A Male's PerspectiveMany times we hear people say, “Be a man!” or “Man up!” What does ‘being a man’ really mean though? From my...reactions2comments
My Experience Trying Vegan FoodMy experience trying vegan food has been a bit of an interesting journey. My parents are from the Dominican Republic, and the...reactions5comments
Using Leftovers to Help Manage IBSOf all the strategies to help manage IBS, leftovers may not seem very important. But bear with me while I explain how...reactionscomments
The Gym StruggleI have always been a big guy and a few years ago I decided I needed to lead a healthier lifestyle. At...reactions2comments
What Type of Therapy is Best For You?I wrote an article not long ago about how one should go about looking for a good therapist. I consider 'talk therapy'...reactionscomments
My Love/Hate Relationship with CoffeeWith regards to coffee, there are two general scenarios: in the first, you're so sick of your IBS-D that you can't even...reactions1comment