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 is very hard to be confident in yourself...reactions2comments
Q&A with Dr. Nandi 2 - Is the Medical Community More Aware About Effective Management Strategies for IBS?...Living with IBS is difficult, and effectively managing symptoms can be extremely complicated. Often times, there are more questions than answers, leaving people feeling frustrated and even helpless. In this...reactionscomments
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 worry. It's normal for her." Was it insisting...reactions1comment
10 Years of IBS-D, but Now Have Solid, Healthy BMs!...For over a decade I suffered from IBS-D. It started when I was around 16, when my Saturday morning bagel and cream cheese started to upset my stomach. I eventually...reactionscomments
Low FODMAP Tahini Dressing...When following the low FODMAP diet it can be tricky to find a nice dressing when many dressings contain garlic or other ingredients that are not FODMAP friendly. But when...reactionscomments
treatment...I HAVE FOUND THE TREATMENT THAT WORKS FOR ME. IT IS EASY AND INEXPENSIVE. EVERY MORNING. I TAKE 2 METAMUSIL CAPLETS AND 1 AMODIUM A D. AT NIGHT I TAKE...reactions3replies
Dude...Can I Just Have a Smoothie?...Ok, ok, I know that in previous articles my problems with coffee and alcohol have been discussed in some detail. I’m happy to say I’m back on the wagon with...reactionscomments
Why Most Men Don’t Talk About Their IBS...IBS is an embarrassing topic to talk about for many obvious reasons. However, I believe there is a reason why most men, including myself, don’t like to talk about their...reactions2comments
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, Right Effort, Right Speech, Right Livelihood, Right Concentration...reactionscomments
IBS Awareness Month - Addressing the Stigma...April is IBS Awareness Month. As a health care provider, as well as someone who struggles with an IBS diagnosis herself, the importance of this month is HUGE. When I...reactionscomments
Depression and IBS...Anxiety, worry, nerves and IBS. I think we are all familiar with this topic. I’ve talked a lot about it because the two seem to go hand in hand like...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 second said I had a tortuous (my colon...reactions6comments
Laura Kiesel...Laura was previously a health leader on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Laura Kiesel is a Boston area freelance writer who has authored articles on health for many publications, including Healthline, Vice, Self, Headspace...
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 are: If your gut decides to throw a...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Place for You: IBS, Invisible Illness and Work...Asking questions, sharing experiences, and showing initiative are usually considered the positive abilities of an efficient, intellectual, employee. But, sometimes asking questions can lead to stigma, discrimination, or worse, loss...reactions2comments
Chocolate Quinoa Pudding...Now I call this a pudding but I actually eat it for breakfast or a snack! Most weeks I’ll prepare a batch of quinoa and store it in the fridge...reactionscomments
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 that they make my life very difficult. Generally...reactions2comments