Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...reactionscomments
Why and How I Mistreat My IBS...I have IBS with constipation. I also have multiple sclerosis (MS). You would think that the focus of my energies would be on managing MS, the more serious condition of...reactions14comments
Jkott's Story...Today I'm feeling good with my IBS- I try to watch what I eat. I've had IBS for 5 years-but since I had surgery in Oct it has gotten worse...reactions1comment
My life with IBS is not tragic but is still not fun...I did not get IBS until late in life so on one hand I am thankful for not having this for most of my life while on the other hand...reactions1comment
Miriam Dugger and IBS...I was diagnosed with this disease in 1984. After undergoing some very grueling tests, IBS turned out to be the culprit with a bloated stomach accompanied by diarrhea and constipation...reactions3comments
The WRAP Plan: Post Crisis...I have tried over the course of several articles to explain and promote the benefits of the WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan). Today we will talk about the final part...reactionscomments
How My Family Feels About My IBS...When I first started dealing with IBS, my family wasn’t as understanding as they are now. Actually, the first couple of years were quite an emotional roller coaster for me...reactionscomments
Consistency Will Help Your IBS During the Holidays...Regardless of whether you have a busy holiday season or a quiet one, you’re likely to be taken out of your regular routine. This can be a good thing… seeing...reactionscomments
What is your diagnosis journey?...For many community members, the process of getting a diagnosis of IBS was not quick. What was the most challenging or frustrating part of your diagnosis journey?...reactions16replies
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The Eightfold Path: Right Action...As I’ve mentioned in my previous articles regarding the Eightfold Path of Buddhist philosophy, I am sharing these ideas with you all to help manage the uncertainty, frustration, stress and...reactionscomments
Flare ups...Hi, I am new. I have had IBS for years. I don't know anyone else that has it. I have IBS-C. When I have a flare up I am totally...reactions3replies
Perspective Is A Wonderful Thing...I hate having IBS – always have and, most likely, always will. The pain, the toilet runs, the bloating, the gas. How it affects my life and puts limits on...reactionscomments
The Holidays Are Near, But Not To Fear!...The holidays are right around the corner and my anxiety usually goes bananas during this time of year. The anxiety comes from knowing my IBS can be quite overactive during...reactionscomments
Medication Management: The Four Pillars of Gut Health...In keeping with my promise from my last post, we’re going to discuss the second pillar of gut health: medication management! I like to say that, with every medication there...reactionscomments
IBSgirl in... Moody and Miserable...When your life resembles a messed up ice cream sundae, stuffed with many wonderfully tasty symptoms of IBS and fibromyalgia, sprinkled with anxiety, and topped with a personality disorder cherry...reactions1comment
An Alcohol-Less Holiday Season?...I’ve never been a huge drinker, but I do enjoy a glass of wine or two. I like having a glass in the evening with dinner and while chilling out...reactionscomments
How to Manage Stress During the Holiday Season...I’ve always found it kind of funny how a time of year that’s meant to give so much joy can instead give so much stress. And there’s no time of...reactionscomments
What is the SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet?...One of my big IBS-C symptoms was bloating immediately after eating. Sometimes the bloating would start while I was still eating a meal and sometimes within an hour or so...reactionscomments