IBS flair up after gallbladder surgery...I have had IBS for 22 years. Sometimes it is mild with very few symptoms. Other times I have bouts for three...reactions8replies
Can Turmeric Benefit IBS Patients?...As a longtime chronic pain patient with several autoimmune-related illnesses, I have heard a lot about turmeric--an herb that has been used...reactions4comments
I Fell Off the Wagon… and It Hurts Bad...You know what sucks sometimes? When you’ve had a great couple of days or even weeks with no flare-ups, but as soon...reactions4comments
Life After Low FODMAP...The efficacy of the Low FODMAP regimen in clinical studies has ranged from 40–75% in IBS patients. This is a wide range...reactions1comment
Cramps/Diarrhea After Eating on empty stomach...Any suggestions? When traveling for several hours or at some event I tend to not eat-going without eating for 6-8 hours. Problem...reactions6replies
Being a Supportive Health Professional in IBS - A Dietitian Perspective...When it comes to irritable bowel syndrome, patients experience a lot of discomfort - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally too...reactions4comments
Can I Still Eat Cheese?...One of the things I had many people telling me when I first developed and was diagnosed with IBS was I would...reactions1comment
When Someone Else Is In The Bathroom!...I realize that because of my IBS, I have developed quite a few pet peeves. One of them being when someone else...reactions21comments
Reaching my lowest...I’ve had IBS for 7 years and feel like when I find a long term effective solution, something happens to what i...reactions2replies
Love and Hate: The Summer Barbecue...I love being around my family, swimming in the pool, playing horseshoes, and sitting by a fire. I also love barbecued ribs...reactionscomments
5 Embarrassing Things About IBS That I'm Not Ashamed Of...The total unpredictable nature of IBS can be extremely embarrassing at times. Over the years I’ve come to terms with the fact...reactions9comments
Pretending I’m Good When I’m Not...Having an invisible illness will make you good at hiding what’s real. Many times, I’ve had to put on a front to...reactions3comments
Tips on returning to work with IBS?...I was diagnosed with IBS in the wake of a diverticulitis episode earlier this year. At the time I worked from home...reactions13replies
Beware Aloe Vera With IBS (And Tips for Taking AV If You Must)...The first year after I was diagnosed with IBS and still in college, I was desperate to find a better way to...reactionscomments
My Experience with LEAP and MRT...When I was first diagnosed with IBS in 2011, the most helpful member of my healthcare team was my nutritionist. She listened...reactions4comments
The Rice Trick: How I Learned to Adapt a Meal to Make It More IBS-Friendly...Recently, I wrote about the sadness of losing another staple. After all these decades of dealing with IBS, I have a fairly...reactions3comments
Panic...I don’t know if you’ve ever had a panic attack, but I have. I’m not going to go into the differences between...reactions4comments
IBS-Friendly Hoisin Tofu...In my opinion, tofu is an awesome substitute for meat, but only if it’s prepared right. After cooking with tofu for a...reactions1comment
The Shame Game: IBS and Accommodations...IBS often makes us feel that we need to accommodate others while we suffer through the bloating, pain, diarrhea, and discomfort. Why...reactions1comment
