A Sample Day of Plant-Based Meals for People With IBS...While adopting a plant-based diet may seem like the most recent food trend, its benefits can be worth the hype. Eating a...reactions2comments
How Do Childhood Bowel Habits Impact Adult IBS?...As a pelvic floor therapist, I've learned that when patients come in with a bowel issue, there is often a trigger from...reactionscomments
Self-Massage for Constipation...Since I had a hysterectomy, I have been experiencing sporadic constipation, which I hadn't experienced in many years. For whatever reason, it...reactions6comments
Navigating Sex and Intimacy with IBS...I've already discussed the fragile aspect of navigating romantic relationships with IBS. But that's to say nothing of the actual act of...reactions2comments
Tenesmus and IBS: When I Never Feel Finished, and How I Cope...Have you ever dropped a hand towel on the floor, bent down to pick it up, and somehow grabbed nothing but air?...reactions4comments
IBS and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?...Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Your Free Printable IBS Food Journal...When it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) trigger foods, we are all different. That is why so many healthcare providers recommend...reactions8comments
How to Perform 3 Self-Mobilization Techniques (For Any Type of IBS)...As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I've treated a myriad of bowel disorders. Pelvic floor PT is great for those who need...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Travel Snacks...If you have an upcoming flight booked, or a road trip to take then you might be concerned about what you will...reactions3comments
How Summer Heat and Humidity Trigger My IBS Symptoms...My body has always been vulnerable to fluctuations in the weather. In particular, my chronic pain and GI issues both tend to...reactions32comments
5 Essential Nutrients for Managing IBS Symptoms...I've written about my top 5 herbs for IBS, so I thought I’d follow it up with my top 5 nutrients. These...reactionscomments
The Frustrating IBS and Anxiety Cycle: 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...reactions35comments
How I Cope With Sudden IBS Urgency in Traffic...IBS urgency can hit at any moment, and it is crucial that you are prepared. This past month, I was stuck in...reactions6comments
How Iron Supplements Affected My IBS-D...Can iron tablets help with IBS-D symptoms, or do they just make them worse? When being prescribed iron supplements, doctors usually point...reactions4comments
My "Weird" IBS Symptoms...I’ve lived with IBS for over a decade now, so paying attention to my body has become a forced skill I can’t...reactions5comments
Common IBS Food Triggers: These Are A Few of My Favorite Things...That I Can No Longer Eat...Research shows that 25 percent of IBS patients experience symptoms related to their diet, and as a result, many people avoid foods...reactions15comments
What Should I Eat During an IBS Flare-Up?...When you have IBS flare-ups, it can leave you feeling very uncomfortable. For me, it often presents as nausea, bloating, and a...reactions36comments
Antidepressants for IBS...Antidepressants are commonly used as a treatment option for people with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Some antidepressants for IBS have...
Medications...The goal of treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is to manage symptoms and, in turn, improve quality of life. Treatment generally includes...
Fiber and Laxatives...After other conditions are ruled out and a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is made, treatments to manage the symptoms are...
