Tips On Getting Your Family To UnderstandHaving an invisible illness is quite difficult to deal with when you feel like no one understands what you’re going through. It’s...reactions2comments
The Power of the Mind - IBS & Overall HealthWe have all heard and know that our mind is a powerful thing, but just how powerful is it? Let’s take a...reactions20comments
IBS and Women: How Does Your Period Affect IBS?Women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may notice that their symptoms may change at different points in their menstrual cycles. In...reactionscomments
Treating SIBOI recently wrote about getting tested for SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Although the breath test wasn’t difficult, it wasn’t my...reactions6comments
What to Expect When You’re Not ExpectingBig belly, water retention, swelling, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, just plain uncomfortable. This sounds like someone who may be expecting a child, but...reactionscomments
Can You Have IBS-C and IBS-D at the Same Time?It is a common question among people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): “Can I really be having constipation and diarrhea at the...reactions6comments
#GivingTuesday - Campaign Official Rules, Terms, and ConditionsNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the...reactionscomments
When Should You See a Doctor for IBS?Belly pain and changes in stool are common issues. For many people, these happen every once in a while and go away...reactions10comments
When I Realized I had a Serious Issue (Cont'd)Find part 1 here. One day, I decided I couldn’t take it anymore. I was going to do things my way. I...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
