Learning My Lesson of Not Eating BIG with IBS...As a kid growing up, I used to always eat big and finish my whole plate. Many times, I would even ask for seconds and finish that whole plate too...reactions10comments
IBS Made Me Hate My life...I love my personality, I love my body but I've been hating my life from the time of high school when I first had my IBS trauma. I was attending...reactions9comments
IBS More Common in Women: Why?...It's well-known in the medical community that women are far more likely than men to have IBS. Unfortunately, women are much more likely than men to suffer from a range...reactionscomments
Spring is Coming...Winter kicks my a$$. I’ve been told I have Seasonal Affective Disorder, but whatever you call it, I don’t generally feel my best during the winter months. For those of...reactionscomments
How To Eat Healthy With IBS...Dieting and regulating the foods that I can and can't eat can be so challenging for me sometimes. I have issues mainly with IBS-C, but I will have IBS-D episodes...reactions2comments
Sardine and Potato Patties...Another simple sardine recipe that is cheap and tasty! Serve it with a side salad and perhaps a little mayo. They also keep well in the fridge for a couple...reactionscomments
Have IBS means have no life... But it's not end......Hello guys, i am new here... i don't know what i have. I never had consultation in hospital about my problem... I think it is IBS or maybe this is...reactions1reply
Let’s Talk About Smoking...The fact that I am going to write something about how to quit smoking is a bit of joke. I have tried more times than I can count. I have...reactionscomments
IBS & Iron Deficiency Anemia...A number of illnesses can masquerade as IBS. However, subtle overlooked iron deficiency anemia (IDA) can be a clue to discovering those conditions. This article focuses on providing an overview...reactions1comment
Pumpkin: A Good IBS Food...Here's an interesting little tidbit about me: my cat also has IBS. I've often joked with people about how my cat and I share such a close connection, we even...reactions1comment
Do Doctors Take My Condition Seriously?...I just want to use this opportunity to vent yet again, in hopes that some of you may be able to relate. There’s a reminder I keep having time and...reactions23comments
Things People Say That Make Me Feel Misunderstood...One of the biggest problems with IBS is that so many people are not aware of it. Moreover, a lot of people, and all the doctors I’ve ever seen, think...reactions27comments
Is It IBS-D or Habba Syndrome?...Disclaimer: I’d like to begin this article by saying that my thoughts and opinions are not meant to offend anyone’s profession. I am solely just sharing my opinion. Did you...reactionscomments
I Have a Hernia: Is IBS the Cause?...When I was 23, I began to have severe, sharp pain in my low right side at certain intervals – such as when I moved or turned a certain way...reactions35comments
Hypnosis for IBS...I have tried pretty much every ‘alternative’ treatment to help manage my wellness, specifically my mental health, and more recently, my IBS. I spent several months a while back practicing...reactionscomments
Roasted Chicken With Vegetables...Remove the chicken from the fridge and keep it covered in a cool place half an hour before cooking. Rinse the chicken under cold water, then pat dry the skin with...reactionscomments
What Do You Do to Manage Your Stress?...For many people, their IBS symptoms are triggered or made worse by stress. Is this you? People can experience stress differently. For me, when I'm stressed, I generally feel overwhelmed...reactionscomments
Suffering for 20 years...Hi there! I have been suffering with super sudden onsets of diarrhea for 20 years now (I'm 30). I basically need to go with no warning and I have to...reactions1reply
Whose Fault is it Anyway?...I had a major abdominal pain flare-up last night, and I’m still reeling from it today. Though physically I feel better, I remain a bit shook. Besides the pain itself...reactions3comments
IBS and Exercise: How Much Is Too Much?...I've written on here before how some exercises and mobility in general--namely through walking and swimming--can be beneficial for IBS. However, I think it's also important to explore the other...reactionscomments