Lettuce-Wrapped Turkey Burgers...As IBS sufferers, we have to be particularly careful with what we put in our bodies because there are many things that...reactionscomments
The Food Diary...I am a big fan of journaling. I use journals for everything. Organization, venting, keeping track of time and the events in...reactionscomments
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Without Knowing It...When I was diagnosed with IBS it was one of the happiest days in my life. I can still remember the moment...reactionscomments
The Wrong Way: The Relationship between IBS, Mental Health and Eating Disorders...*Warning: this article contains possible triggers* I know that I am not alone when I say that sometimes IBS affects not only...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right Livelihood...In our continuing discussion about the Buddhist Eightfold path, today we will look at the concept of Right Livelihood. My intention in...reactionscomments
The WRAP Plan: Crisis Planning...As I’ve mentioned throughout our discussion of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP Plan), you do not need to complete the entire...reactionscomments
Low FODMAP Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops...I don’t know about you guys, but I really like seafood, especially in sushi. I’d have two spider rolls for lunch any...reactionscomments
Things I Miss From Before I Had IBS...When I was a teenager, I was able to do so much (i.e. work, play sports, go to parties, etc.) that I...reactionscomments
Blindsided...68 year old male college professor. I was blessed with good health all my life until 2016. Within one week I was...reactions2comments
Can't Believe the Difference...OK, so I have read the stories of pain, embarrassment and fecal incontinence that folks have written here and can identify with...reactions1comment
How Slowing Down Has Helped My IBS...Many years ago I used to rush from one thing to the next. Constantly busy with a million tasks on my plate...reactionscomments
5-hydroxytryptophan - (5HTP) - any success stories?...Has anyone had success with adding this to their daily regimen? I ran Across this article when doing research. http://www.ei-resource.org/articles/irritable-bowel-syndrome-articles/reversing-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-with-nutritional-therapy/...reactions3replies
Game of Moans: The War between Fibromyalgia and IBS...Does it ever feel like your fibromyalgia and IBS are at war with each other, constantly bickering, disagreeing, and disrupting your life?...reactionscomments
Active todayIBS and The Holidays...All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season isn't always the best for your IBS. Do you have specific holiday triggers?...reactions11repliesTips & AdviceTriggers
Kathy's Story...I have had stomach issues since the age of 14. I am now 61. Through the years I have been diagnosed with...reactions4comments
I Haven’t Seen a Doctor in Years...I haven’t seen a doctor in years, but before I go into why, let me tell you a brief story about myself...reactionscomments
Being Patient with New Medication...No, not being A PATIENT with new meds…funny, right? Oh, ok, here we go… Medication can be one of the cornerstones of...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
The Wrap Plan: When Things are Breaking Down...Last time out, we discussed the ‘Early Warning Signs’ section of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (or WRAP) plan. As a reminder...reactionscomments
Could SIBO Treatment Have Cured my IBS?...I tell this story with a disclaimer because we are all so very different and what works for one person may not...reactionscomments