A long journey...My IBS-D started at least 20 yrs. ago. I have been to 10 GI doctors who mostly prescribed fiber and/or Imodium. When that either didn't help or caused worse problems...reactions3comments
Dear IBS – You Have Been Good Lately (Vol .1)...Dear IBS, I have noticed that you’ve actually been good to me the past couple of days. I just had a large cup of coffee and surprisingly you didn’t send...reactionscomments
My story...I’m in my 70’s, had about 6” of colon removed because of diverticulitis. My father had diverticulitis and eventually died of colon cancer. I’ve had constipation for a good number...reactions2comments
Chocolate Caramelized Banana...This is a good little snack if you’re looking for something sweet or even a tasty dessert to serve to family and friends. It takes just a few minutes to...reactionscomments
Vegetarian Protein Sources on a Low FODMAP Diet...Many people struggle to find high protein vegetarian options on a low FODMAP diet, particularly because most legumes are quite high in FODMAPs. But there are still many high protein...reactionscomments
Tenacity: The Key to Finding the Right Doctor...For the sake of this article, I would like to share my journey to find a new therapist over the last few months. However, the concepts discussed and the frustrations...reactions1comment
Swim Your Tummy Troubles Away...When those of us with IBS think about swimming, some negative images come to mind: cramping, bowel flare-ups, bathing suit blunders... Ultimately, many of our associations with the pool are...reactions2comments
What daily routines help manage your IBS symptoms?...If you're suffering from IBS, you know how unpredictable flares can be. Are there any routines you've established that help off-set flares? Any routines that you tried, but didn't work?...reactions2replies
Intermittent Fasting Without Even Knowing...As an IBS sufferer of many years and throughout my journey of trying to lose weight, I have tried all kinds of diets. From a high fiber diet to the...reactions1comment
I Hate Mornings...I think it’s pretty common knowledge that many people that suffer with IBS have a really rough time in the morning hours. By "really rough time," I mean some of...reactions15comments
Disappearing Behind Your Invisible Illness...Have you ever noticed that the invisible illnesses we live with often make us actually seem or feel invisible? We disappear behind our illnesses, using them to define ourselves while...reactionscomments
Mindfulness: What Does it Mean to You?...I’m not sure there is another word that is thrown around more in recovery circles than MINDFULNESS. It has become almost a cliché and I think sometimes that people avoid...reactionscomments
How My Work Technology Helps My IBS...I have a love-hate relationship with technology. I love the ways that different types of technology can enhance life and makes things easier. Yet at the same time I hate...reactionscomments
No insurance - should I bother paying to see a HCP?...I've heard many stories about people with IBS going to a Health Care Provider only to be disappointed by their experience. With mostly IBS-C symptoms of gas, bloating, occasional constipation...reactions1reply
Back to School with IBS: 10 Ways To Manage IBS Symptoms...Whether you’re just starting college or headed into your final year, “Back to School Season” means new classes, new friends, and new opportunities. However, if you have IBS, going off...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Stuffed Zucchini Boats...Over the years I have tried many different diets that have introduced me to all kinds of recipes, and this is one recipe I will always keep in my book:...reactionscomments
What is the Worst Side Effect of IBS?...When suffering from a chronic condition, such as IBS, it’s not easy to function in everyday life because we’re constantly battling painful symptoms. The side effects of our condition (for...reactions2comments
Quitting Smoking...Again...I know, I know, I’m probably in the minority here, mostly because of the fact that we all have IBS…but, yes, I smoke. Or, I did, until three days ago...reactionscomments
Hello, Nausea...While most of us associate IBS with the predominant symptoms of either (or both) constipation and diarrhea, nausea can also be a symptom we experience. Nausea is often described as...reactionscomments
