Can Fecal Transplants Help IBS?...I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) as possible treatment for IBS. I know, I know...reactions6comments
Am I Going to Make It?...I’ve recently taken a part-time job working a hotline that helps people who have mental health, substance abuse and isolation/loneliness issues. I...reactions1comment
Post-Infectious IBS...I wonder if I always had some digestive issues. My mom says as a baby I could puke across the room. And...reactions1comment
What Is It like to Have IBS?...It’s hard for people who don’t have IBS to know what it feels like, so here’s a little exercise to help anyone...reactions3comments
How IBS Has Affected My Confidence...IBS can get in the way of so many things but confidence is something that has been greatly affected in me. It...reactions2comments
When "Normal" is Not Okay...I have no idea when my IBS symptoms began. Was it the daily projectile vomiting as an infant? The pediatrician said, "Don't...reactions1comment
The Eightfold Path: Mindfulness...Well, folks, we have come to the end of my thoughts on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. I have talked about Right Intention...reactionscomments
Just Dealing...I've been dealing with the stomach cramps and pain for over 20 years. I've had 2 colonoscopies. Both came back normal. The...reactions6comments
IBS is a Bad Sport...IBS has a way of working itself into every corner of your life. That includes sports. It doesn’t matter how fit you...reactionscomments
Is Your IBS Worse in the Morning?...My IBS symptoms always seem to the worst in the morning. Out of curiosity, to see if there is a common trend...reactions25comments
The Importance of Humility...When I think of how IBS makes me feel, I don’t necessarily go directly to how bad the physical symptoms are or...reactions2comments
IBS Journal Entry: February 2018...Every once in a while, I like to check in and say something about my life with IBS. How am I doing...reactionscomments
IBS: Daily Maintenance Skills...Let me explain what I mean by ‘Daily Maintenance Skills.’ I work with folks who are mentally ill and/or have substance abuse...reactionscomments
Dietary Restriction: Helpful or Harmful?...Roughly five years ago I decided to eliminate gluten from my life 100%. I could no longer suffer through the constant migraines...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
35 years of H**L...I am a 43 year old female and have suffered with stomach issues for 35 years or longer. It has really taken...reactions10comments
When It All Becomes Too Much...How much exactly are we supposed to put up with? With IBS and the variety of other illnesses that seem to go...reactionscomments
A Battle with Body Image...It’s almost become taboo to talk about body image since it can be a sensitive topic. But it’s something I want to...reactions2comments
When you're on vacation......Hi, I just wanted to share a recent experience... I usually pay attention to what I eat, I try to follow the...reactions2comments
My Struggle to Manage My Mental Health and My IBS...My GI nightmare, as I call it, began in March 2016 when I had my gall bladder removed. While many people feel...reactions1comment
