New Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria for IBSNew criteria for diagnosing functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders were released in June 2016. The Rome IV criteria reflect advances in basic science...reactions4comments
Holiday Party HacksA step-by-step guide to enjoying parties these holidays when you have IBS. Imagine this: You are at a Christmas party, you feel...reactionscomments
Do They Believe That My IBS is Real?One of the most common things I hear IBS sufferers say is that people who don’t have IBS just don’t understand or can't...reactions2comments
My IBS and I went to Canada for ThanksgivingI decided to do something different for Thanksgiving this year. Instead of celebrating the holiday with a huge family dinner as usual...reactionscomments
What I Ate For Thanksgiving and What I'll Eat on Christmas Eve Because of ItWhen I thought about what I stuffed down my pie hole last month, I had kind of a weird feeling about writing...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About ConstipationI’m a recent victim—wait, that makes me sound like an autopsy corpse—make that “lucky winner” of a diagnosis of IBS with constipation...reactions2comments
Romantic Relationships and IBSIBS isn’t always attractive. Okay let’s be serious, IBS is never attractive. Whether it be the bloat, the sounds, or the smells...reactionscomments
Green Smoothie To Relieve ConstipationFind it hard to get your veggies and fruits in on a daily basis? Say no more! If you suffer from IBS-C...reactionscomments
I Am in Recovery…Again (A Newcomer’s Ode to IBS)In my previous article, I related my recent struggles with IBS to my life in Recovery from an anxiety disorder and addiction...reactionscomments
Our #GivingTuesday Campaign#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving...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
Peanut Butter CustardIf you're looking for a warm dessert option, then this is a perfect quick choice. The custard is easy to make and...reactionscomments
IBS, Anxiety and The Middle WayWhen you're a kid no one sits you down and tells you that someday you will be sitting in a doctor's office...reactionscomments
The Squatty Potty ReviewHaving IBS-C can be difficult at times when things are stuck and just don’t want to move! So when I stumbled across...reactionscomments
Anti-fungal Diet and Irritable Bowel SyndromeWhen your gut is healthy, your whole body is usually healthy. Studies show that your gut’s contents affect all your major systems...reactions7comments
Do I Have IBS or Something Else?Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that can cause a range of different symptoms. These symptoms can come and go, and...reactions1comment
Low FODMAP PancakesStart your day off right with this simple low FODMAP pancake recipe.reactionscomments
5 Ways To Get More Probiotics Into Your DayProbiotic supplements have been shown to help improve IBS symptoms in some people by adding healthy bacteria to the gut, so you...reactions2comments
Do Stress and Anxiety Cause IBS?There is no single known cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Instead, experts think it is a combination of several different factors...reactions15comments
Diagnosis: FrustrationI was diagnosed with IBS in the summer of 2016, but my symptoms started way back in 2011—and it seemed to happen...reactionscomments
