What Is The Hardest Part Of Traveling With IBS?...Traveling with IBS can be a pain in the butt, literally. The anxiety and stress that comes along with traveling can intensify the symptoms in a negative way and can...reactions2comments
IBS vs. C. Diff...By the time people end up with an IBS diagnosis, they’ve usually gone through an array of different tests by one or more doctor or gastroenterologist. It can sometimes be...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right Intention...And you ask me…how does the idea of ‘Right Intention’ from the Buddhist Eightfold Path affect my life, living with IBS. I will explain further, but not before reminding everyone...reactionscomments
Low FODMAP Marinara Sauce...Making a pasta sauce without garlic can be tricky, but thankfully garlic-infused olive oil will do the trick. You can buy it ready-made or try this recipe to make your...reactionscomments
35 years of H**L...I am a 43 year old female and have suffered with stomach issues for 35 years or longer. It has really taken over my life I make pretty much every...reactions10comments
Did Antibiotics Cause My IBS?...I wrote an article a while back discussing my theory on how I contracted irritable bowel syndrome. I claimed that it is possible that I am a victim of post-infectious...reactions13comments
I Still Fear Gatherings Centered Around Food...Recently I had a dream about Christmas and it made me very afraid. This year, our family is all gathering together in one place, which we haven’t done for years...reactionscomments
My Love/Hate Relationship with Coffee...With regards to coffee, there are two general scenarios: in the first, you're so sick of your IBS-D that you can't even handle the smell of those wonderful beans roasting;...reactions1comment
Constant nausea...Okay guys I have lived with IBS for 6 years now. I had my gal bladder taken out at 19 and am currently 24 Here for about the last 5-6...reactions3replies
IBS Emergency Kit...I would like to share with you all my IBS Emergency Kit. These 5 items are essential for me every time I leave my home. Do any of you have...reactions12comments
IBS-Friendly Tofu Patties...Hey IBS community! Lately I have been experimenting a lot more with tofu and I would love to share this recipe that I have created for any of you tofu-lovers...reactionscomments
Why Are My IBS Symptoms Worse In The Morning?...Many people experience their IBS symptoms worse first thing in the morning, even after a long and restful sleep. There are a few reasons to explain why: Eating is a...reactions5comments
Coping with Invisible Illnesses in the Workplace...I don't know about you, but I've lost out on several professional opportunities because of my physical and mental states. Between bathroom breaks, joint and muscle pain (including a fun...reactionscomments
When It All Becomes Too Much...How much exactly are we supposed to put up with? With IBS and the variety of other illnesses that seem to go with it, we are forced to deal with...reactionscomments
I Want To Give Up, But I Won’t...You ever go through so much in life such as physical pain, emotional pain, work obstacles, and/or social obstacles that all you want to do is give up? And I...reactions1comment
A Battle with Body Image...It’s almost become taboo to talk about body image since it can be a sensitive topic. But it’s something I want to discuss in relation to IBS. For most of...reactions2comments
When you're on vacation......Hi, I just wanted to share a recent experience... I usually pay attention to what I eat, I try to follow the Low FODMAP diet, but, went on vacation, it's...reactions2comments
I never knew, I still don't...I have had diabetes for going on 30 years, I have always has had problems with diarrhea off and on.. I would ask and the Doctors would tell me that...reactions2comments
Describing My IBS Pain...My IBS has evolved a lot over the years. It started out with frequent bouts of diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Now, it’s still all those symptoms, but includes back pain...reactions37comments
