My Battle with Trigger Foods...It’s difficult to predict what’s going to set off my IBS-M (also known as IBS-A). I can have a string of good...reactions3comments
Releasing Anger To Ease Your Symptoms...Do you get angry at yourself when you can’t control your IBS symptoms? Or perhaps you get angry at others when they...reactionscomments
Chocolate Cinnamon Nuts...Mmmm nuts! While some people with digestive conditions like IBS have trouble with nuts they’re a great little snack if you can...reactionscomments
IBS On My Wedding Day...We all have moments when we want to run away from a scary situation for whatever reason. However, sometimes we choose not...reactions7comments
Maya Abdominal Massage: Can It Take Away The Pain?...At times, the thought of anyone going near my belly let alone pressing on it, would have sent a tingle of fear...reactions4comments
The WRAP Plan: Early Warning Signs...In our continuing discussion regarding the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP Plan), we will take a look at the next part of...reactionscomments
Unless you have IBS, then you don't understand...Since I was a child I have had problems with GI issues. In those days, when my parents took me to the...reactions8comments
When will my endurance come back?...I had bowel resection 3 weeks ago took ileocecal valve and 8-10 inches. Out of work 3 more weeks. When will my...reactions1reply
Dear IBS – You Suck! (Vol. 2)...Dear IBS, You suck! Just last week you were being good to me. What happened? I mean, I was able to drink...reactions34comments
Is It Really An IBS Trigger? Or Just a Phase?...The first time I had a colonoscopy, I was very discouraged because the gastroenterologist told me that I could just drink a...reactionscomments
Coping with Physical Pain...From what I’ve read and the people I’ve spoken with on the topic, IBS pain comes in a variety of forms and...reactions14comments
Is It Time To Try A New Strategy?...You’ve probably heard of a saying that goes something like this… “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and...reactionscomments
Which Diet Works Best For Your IBS?...As IBS sufferers, we have to go through many trials and errors before finding out which diet works best for us. At...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
