Forget Willpower – How to Make Better Food Choices...Most poisonous substances taste awful. You would never crave arsenic. But what happens when you have IBS and some food intolerances and your poison happens to be chocolate cake, or...reactions2comments
Mini Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf...Lately, I have been eating the same old things just about every day just for the sake of avoiding a flare-up. After a while, one gets bored of eating the...reactions4comments
I’m Done Apologizing for Something I Can’t Control...It’s hard enough for someone with a chronic invisible-illness to fully accept their limitations, but to be sorry or apologetic about them as well is even more difficult. When I...reactions1comment
Smooth Move Teas...I suffer from IBS-C and am always looking for new ways to ease my constipation. Has anyone tried the herbal tea Smooth Moves and if so how did it work...reactions2replies
intestines are gurgling throughout the day...is that part of IBS...I have recently (the last few months) started having a gurgling sensation in my lower right abdomen and it comes and goes but happens throughout the day. I have no...reactions2replies
Zelnorm (tegaserod)...Zelnorm (tegaserod) is a prescription drug for women with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Zelnorm is for women less than 65 years old. Zelnorm was previously on the market...
Struggling with IBS-A...So which is worse? Diarrhea or constipation? How about, which is worse, diarrhea, constipation or…diarrhea and constipation. I think we all know the answer to that question (depending on the...reactions23comments
Trauma and IBS...In recent years, science has become more clear that experiencing trauma--especially as a child--plays a prominent role in one developing health issues as an adult. One of the first major...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...reactionscomments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Hannah Noonan...I recently had the pleasure of speaking to one of our long-time advocates here at IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, Hannah Noonan, in my role as host of the Health Union podcast, Living With...reactionscomments
Morning Routines: Friend or Foe?...I have been listening to personal development podcasts for the past couple of years. Because reading often makes my migraines worse (anyone else?), I find podcasts and audiobooks to be...reactionscomments
How I Survived Campus Life With IBS...Though it's been 20 years since I first developed and was diagnosed with IBS, I still remember very clearly how I struggled to find my footing and survive the next...reactionscomments
Extreme bloating, need help...Hello everyone. I’m hoping that someone can tell me what I may be experiencing and how to help. None of my doctor’s take me seriously. Let me preface by saying...reactions1reply
Have You Ever Felt Well? What Does That Even Mean?...Wellness is a state, not only of the absence of illness but a state of good health. Have you ever felt that? Have you ever felt full of energy, had...reactions1comment
Mental Health Month 2019...Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month...reactionscomments
Pregnancy in IBS: Nutrients, FODMAPs, and Symptom Management...Disclaimer: It is not typically recommended to start a low FODMAP elimination diet during pregnancy due to the restrictive nature of the diet. If you absolutely need to consider initiating...reactionscomments
Bathroom...It was so hard to make family understand that when you feel like you hot to go they better get through quickly. At night the pain was so unbearable and,that...reactions3comments
Why IBS Has Made Me a Better Person...If someone was to ask me if I was thankful for having IBS, I would most likely answer no. IBS has changed my life completely and has meant I’ve had...reactionscomments
Why I Appreciate This Community...In the spirit of IBS Awareness, I wanted to show appreciation to this wonderful community of people who share my pain. I have never felt so comfortable about being vulnerable...reactions7comments
Never ends...You've a good day and think it's getting better. Then you eat and after 15 minutes you're running to bathroom. Sometimes you make it and well other times you miss...reactions3comments
