Why Do I React to Everything I Eat?This is a question I get a lot from IBS clients, especially those with IBS-D. Every time they eat they get symptoms like diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. Many stop... By Caitlin Wheat2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When I Realized I had a Serious IssueMy college years will forever be the most memorable, but also to some extent, the most traumatic years of my life. Like an average freshman in college, I was busy... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Was My First DiagnosisIBS was my first diagnosis, but it wasn’t my last. In the past few years of being an IBS patient advocate, I’ve started to notice more and more that IBS... By Ally Marie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is a Functional Bowel Disorder?When the digestive system is not functioning normally but no structural causes are found, the problem might be one of several functional bowel disorders. One definition of a functional bowel... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Tested for SIBOSIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) is a chronic bacterial infection of the small intestine. While we all naturally have beneficial bacteria in our intestines that help us digest food, in... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Sufferers Want To Feel ValidatedWe all want to feel validated in some way, shape or form. Whether we express these feelings or not, it is human nature for most people to want to feel... By Marisa Lauren Troy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Moments When IBS Attacks!Every time I attempt to step foot outside the door, IBS kicks me in the gut and says, “Dude, you know you gotta use the bathroom again. Get your behind... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Eating in Moderation? I Wish!When I see posts on social media, or articles in the news stating the best way to eat is in moderation, I feel envious of the people that actually have... By Hannah Noonan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling on an Airplane with IBSTraveling on an airplane is a pain in the butt when struggling with IBS (pun intended). First of all, anxiety triggers my IBS, and I get anxiety whenever I’m on... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The True Cost of an IBS DiagnosisSome illnesses have a logical path to a cure, which also comes with a known cost. For example, when you have the common cold, you know you’re going to have... By Ally Marie5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Eat Out With Friends When You Have IBSSo you’ve been invited out for dinner with friends, or you’re organizing a family gathering, or you need to arrange a team lunch with work colleagues but you’re dreading the... By Hannah Noonan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Long, Drawn Out Diagnosis PeriodThere is often a long, drawn out diagnosis period when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Because a lot of the symptoms (ex, abdominal pain, nausea, changes in bathroom... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Some Of My Misconceptions About IBSWhen I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease) at the age of 13, my GI immediately told me that I did not have IBS, which... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Persevere with Finding a SolutionI now understand that there are so many factors that make my IBS symptoms better or worse, but in the beginning I believed that there was one perfect thing that... By Hannah Noonan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Support SystemEvery day my IBS makes me suffer. I’m on the toilet no less than six times a day, and most times, I’m on there no less than half an hour... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Quick and Easy Low FODMAP Meals for BreakfastWhole foods, foods that are as close to their natural form as possible, are full of nutrients and can provide a filling and nutritious start to the day. If you’re... By Hannah Noonan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Your Gut Trying To Tell You?Sunday nights were the worst. I dreaded thinking about the hours left in the day that would bring me closer to Monday and to work. My belly was twisted in... By Hannah Noonan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments