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
The Search to Understand IBS Flare-UpsHow did it all go wrong? When you're sitting on the toilet, clutching over in pain, heat rising in your body, you think about all the things you've eaten in...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Stool Sample Collection PanicFor me, the pandemic proved, to be the best time to avoid having to go to the doctor. I’ve never liked going, in the first place. My mom, growing up...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Green Beans and Potatoes with Tomato SauceWhen I'm in Italy, I'm blessed to have an (almost) unlimited amount of veggies from my mum's garden. One of the most fruitful plants is green beans. We collect a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Got Over the IBS BloatHaving constant bloat is a nuisance, and I feel like it comes with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS is a gift that keeps giving, and continuous bloat seems to be number...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Nourishing My Body Despite IBSFor years, I have eliminated one food after the other to reduce my IBS symptoms. First, it was most dairy products, tomatoes, then any sauce. Pumpkin and squashes, gluten, coffee...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Simple Cucumber Ribbon SaladSwitch up your side dish for this simple cucumber salad. Its elegant ribbons and tangy taste help elevate your favorite entrée while providing a burst of wholesome nutrition. It’s low...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My IBS Prepared Me To Support My GrandmaMy mom is the best caregiver my grandma could ask for. She’s been there for the sloppy and sick, rain or shine. This woman gives and gives while managing working...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Right on Time: Dreaming of Regularity with IBSIf you have IBS, you likely dream of regularity. It must be nice to have a predictable schedule. I’m envious of those people who have a routine of going in...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Lemon and Zucchini RisottoShould I attend recovery meetings for a risotto addiction? I probably should. I am a Northern Italian, your honor. I'm guilty of eating risotto 3 times a week! And if...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Relationship With Food and IBSI have always had a healthy relationship with food. The only restrictions that I've ever put on myself in regards to eating (I eat fairly healthy but indulge when I...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Prunes and Dates: A Good Dietary Staple to Help ConstipationAs I have written about previously, I tended to run on the IBS-D side of the spectrum most of my life as an IBS patient. Constipation was usually an infrequent...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
IBS-Friendly Poke BowlTrying new foods is very exciting, but it can be scary too, when you have IBS. As an Italian, I have strong traditions when it comes to cooking a meal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Explain IBS to Other PeopleOne of the hardest topics in my daily life is to explain what IBS is. All of my friends know that I have always been a foodie and enjoy most...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
