I don't have diarrhea at all! Can I still have IBS??...Title says it all. People, you have no idea how much I'm suffering. I hope you guys can help me. Symptoms I have are, excessive bowel gases, constipation but the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How long before the diarrhea slows up and hopefully stops?...I recently was diagnosed with IBS. My Diarrhea is every day even with Immodium A.D....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Guilt vs. Entitlement...When is it OK to feel guilty as opposed to entitled, or vice versa, when you suffer from a chronic illness? There are legit moments when I cannot do anything...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Roast Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad...This recipe is great if you have some leftover rotisserie chicken or of course you could roast up a chicken yourself and add the pumpkin and chickpeas to the oven...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s the Link Between Lower Back Pain and IBS?...Back pain is one of the most common complaints people have, regardless of what other conditions they might also have. The Mayo Clinic estimates that approximately 80 percent of Americans...Reactions0reactionsComments38 comments
8 Tips for Dealing with Abdominal Pain...Everyone who has IBS experiences abdominal pain, because it’s one of the diagnostic criteria for IBS. This means that the one thing that we all have in common is abdominal...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Addictive Personality and IBS...So, so many things to consider and manage while we are living with IBS. I believe many of us try to do our absolute best to find the best balance...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I've Discovered About Exercise...Firstly, I will say, that there will be no mind altering, earth shattering revelations made about exercise in this article. So don’t get too excited... What I’d like to talk...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Perfect Vacation...As an IBS sufferer, traveling and going on vacation can sometimes be a nightmare. Whether I’m traveling by plane, car, bus, or even if I’m already at a beautiful resort...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What has been your biggest struggle in dealing with an invisible illness?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Do you often feel misunderstood while living with an invisible illness?...Which part of your invisible illness do you wish people would see and understand? We want to hear more about your journey with an invisible illness....Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Alone with IBS...I recently wrote an article titled, ‘Do You Ever Feel Alone: Even When You’re Not.’ This piece focused on the feelings of isolation and being different that many people with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What source if most reliable for determining the fodmap in foods during the rechallenge phase?...I am rechallenging sorbitol with peaches, but also see peaches listed for fructose. Will I have an accurate rechallenge for sorbitol with peaches? The conflicting lists on various websites and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Low FODMAP Popped Lentils...I must admit that I have not always been a fan of lentils. I know that many people absolutely love them but I always struggled to find ways to add...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Wife of an IBS Sufferer…...To the Love of my Life, I love you dearly and I wouldn’t want to maneuver through this life without you. Before you and I got together, I was suffering...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stages of Change: Maintenance...We have come to the fifth and final part of the 'Stages of Change' series. Please see my other articles regarding the Stages of Change model of recovery, to get a better...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding the Humor: Dealing with IBS and Pain...As some of you may or may not know, I create cartoons for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net called IBSgirl that portray funny, awkward and annoying encounters I've had living with IBS. These doodles...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
One of the worst days of my life....Hi, It’s been months since I registered on this website. Just after being officially diagnosed with IBS-D, last April, after a colonoscopy and other medical meetings with my doctor. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Cycle of Pain with IBS...Living with pain on a daily basis is draining, physically and mentally. While some people with IBS experience pain only on some days, other people are unfortunate enough to experience...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
