Feeling like I'm crazy...Started when I was a kid. I would be in school crying because of stomach cramps. I would get all sweaty and clammy my teacher would send me to the...reactions2comments
No one believes me...My story begins in May 2013, one day I was lying on the sofa and I remember feeling the most excruciating pain and the urge to rush to the toiler...reactions5comments
Gluten-Free Crepes with Bananas and Blueberry Syrup...I have always been a fan of crepes and I think they are great for people like me who don’t always want a thick, fluffy pancake for breakfast. In this...reactionscomments
Is there life after poop?...I have always had issues as I would say with my stomach. When I was a kid I called it a nervous stomach. And yes, there were times I was...reactions4comments
How IBS Impacted My Friendships...My IBS has had quite a large impact on the friendships I have. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a very good impact. When you have a chronic illness that controls your everyday...reactionscomments
Dealing with Stigma...I’m sort of an expert on stigma. There is stigma associated with bi-polar disorder, stigma attached to anxiety and personality disorders, stigma attached to being overweight, and a whole ton...reactions1comment
IBS ruining my life...Hello all, I'm very new to this sort of thing so I'm sorry in advance for rambling or being inarticulate! I'm struggling at the moment and don't know where to...reactions1reply
Positive thoughts!!...My story begins May 2016 when I started having bleeding in my stools I found out I had colon cancer and I have been thru so much in the last...reactions2comments
Non-Believers...I have been struggling with IBS for a few years now. I went to many doctors, had many tests done and the end result is it seemed that most of...reactions1comment
My IBS-D story...My story began almost 30 years ago after antibiotic treatment for cellulitis which followed a severe reaction to poison ivy. I have endured flare ups at work, at home and...reactions3comments
Lifetime...My IBS actually started in infancy, referred to as spastic colon in those days. As a young child I had problems every year when school started with a stomach ache...reactions2comments
My humble story......As a kid, I ate what I wanted regardless of the consequences. As a young man of his 20s, I ate (and drank) what I wanted without worry. When I...reactions2comments
Can Iron Supplements Benefit IBS-D?...When I first developed IBS mid-way through college, I was so sick so often that I wound up losing well over 20 pounds in a single semester. I was weak...reactions7comments
Doubtfully Applying for Disability Benefits...After years of contemplating this decision, I finally broke down and decided to give a try at applying for disability. Even though this is something that could really help me...reactions3comments
Doing My Part in Raising IBS Awareness...April is IBS Awareness Month and I am more than happy to do my part in raising awareness any way that I can. I have lived with IBS for over...reactionscomments
Tuna and Capers Deviled Eggs...One of my favorite snacks or starter, these tuna stuffed eggs are tasty for any occasion and they often make my holiday lunch table, including Christmas. Notes: If you don't have...reactionscomments
The Importance of Patience...Ok, so we know IBS doesn’t ‘go away’. It may stay dormant for long periods, very long sometimes if we are really taking care of ourselves, but dormant. IBS cannot...reactionscomments
The Worst Thing About Having IBS is Not Knowing When It’s Going to Strike...The worst thing about having IBS, for me, is that I never know when it’s going to strike. My IBS-D has a mind of its own and likes the element...reactions25comments
Long story of pain...My story begins with a late-night trip to the ER because I ended up on the floor in the worst pain I've ever had! When I finally got seen and...reactions11comments
My Misery...I have literally found the locations of every public restroom in my town and most in the neighboring towns. I found out years ago how important that information is. A...reactions6comments
