At Least We Have our Stories: Travel, Memories and IBS...One of the strangely entertaining aspects of IBS is that those of us who suffer through it tend to come out of our misadventures with highly entertaining stories. Though some...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips for People That Live With, or Know, an IBS Sufferer...I normally like to talk to my fellow IBS sufferers through my articles, but this time I would like to reach out to those who either live with, or know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Ins and Outs of Traveling with IBS...Every time my husband and I go on a road trip, the same scenario plays out: We’re on the highway, we encounter an upcoming rest stop area, and he asks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Check Out the New Q&A Feature...Have a question about IBS and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through previously...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Low FODMAP Baked Cilantro-Lime Chicken...Sticking to the low FODMAP diet is not easy, especially when it takes away all the "good" things I'm used to, like garlic and onion. I used to think that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are You Passionate About?...When I first started my career in social work I noticed that all of my colleagues had their own VERY particular style. One guy was the TOUGH LOVE guy, he...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it PMS or IBS?...This one is for the women out there (but also the fabulous men reading this who support a woman with IBS). Do your IBS symptoms get worse when you’re about to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The WRAP Plan: Daily Maintenance Plan...Continuing our discussion about The WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), I would like to say a word or two about the second part of the plan: The Daily Maintenance Plan...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I’m Afraid of Getting Another Colonoscopy...A friend of mine just had a routine colonoscopy and got me thinking about how much I dread having one again. I had a colonoscopy (my first and so-far only)...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Where to start? Oh yeah....IBS-C!...I think I have been constipated since I was born, lol! I think it got really bad when I was 19 and my stomach hurt so bad I didn't eat...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Venting Session Vol. 4: I Really Don’t Want To Use The Toilet AGAIN!...Want to know something interesting about my IBS? On average, I’d say I use the toilet about 5-7 times a day. Any less, that’s a great day. Any more, that’s...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dealing with Flare Ups While You’re Traveling...While traveling can be exciting, for someone with IBS there’s always some trepidation about whether your IBS will flare up while you’re away from home, since you don’t want it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Holiday Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the IBS Holiday Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Feel Sexy?...I don’t know about you but I don’t think IBS is SEXY. Quite the contrary. The way IBS makes you feel is not conducive to a positive belief in your...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Challenge a FODMAP...The aim of the reintroduction phase is to give you a better understanding of how your system reacts to each of the FODMAP groups. With this knowledge you are able...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS MEANS... Friendship...Nothing says life-long-friend like passing toilet paper under the stall. Listen, having IBS sucks, but attempting to deal with it all alone can be unbearable. In this first installment of IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Choose To React To IBS...“Your problem isn’t the problem. Your reaction is the problem.” –Anonymous When I first read this quote, it made me extremely upset. How could the way I react to my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just Checking In......It has been several months since my last personal update regarding my battle with IBS. I believe that sharing personal experiences can be of some help to others struggling with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Travel Tips for the IBS Sufferer...I recently went on vacation, and wanted to share with you some of my tried and true IBS travel tips! With summer upon us, I hope you can take a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS-Friendly Ketchup...Hi IBS community! As an IBS sufferer, I’m always trying out new recipes that taste good and sit well in my stomach. It’s not always easy consuming the right food...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments