Recovering From the Crawfish Boil...Recently, I went on vacation this year to New Orleans, Louisiana. I have in-laws who live there, so my wife and I...reactions2comments
Preparing for an All-Day Catered Event...All day events can strike fear in the heart of many people with IBS, especially if you’ll be sitting in a room...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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....reactions3replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions39comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions25replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
