Just Keep Going...We all have days where things get too much. When it’s just one day every now and again, while frustrating, it’s not so bad. But when it happens for many...reactionscomments
Bizarre Habits I’ve Developed Due To My IBS...Disclaimer: By bizarre I do mean bizarre, so please have a sense of maturity (and some humor) while reading this article. Thank you. After living with IBS for many years...reactionscomments
Your Right to Say NO...Too often, I’ve found when I’m not feeling good, I am asked to do something that I probably shouldn’t do. Spend the morning on the toilet and somebody wants me...reactionscomments
Chocolate Blueberry Pancakes...Pancakes are a weakness of mine and I don’t like missing out because of my food sensitivities so I’m always creating recipes that allow me to enjoy the beauty of...reactionscomments
13 Reasons Why… I Choose Medical Marijuana...Disclaimer: This article is only intended for sharing and informing purposes. It is not to influence or encourage anyone to do what I do. Thank you. I have many reasons...reactions4comments
"Alexa! Cure My IBS!"...Well, wouldn't that be nice?! It seems like there is an app for everything these days! Why can't we just tell Alexa, the personal assistant from Amazon, to cure our...reactionscomments
The Concept of Rebirth...Illness of any kind can have us questioning our identity. IBS is no different. We go through life collecting things that we feel make us who we are. We become...reactionscomments
IBS - C and D...I have had IBS for about 44 years. I was diagnosed with a spastic colon when I was about 21 years old. My IBS has gotten worse as I got...reactions4comments
IBS-Friendly Grilled Tofu...As I have mentioned in my past articles and recipes, I am starting to have a deep appreciation for tofu simply because it’s less likely to trigger a negative symptom...reactionscomments
The Pros and Cons of Using a Food and Symptom Journal...People with IBS are often advised to track their symptoms and food intake so that they can work out what’s triggering their symptoms. But one of the things that’s rarely...reactionscomments
Tips, Tricks and Tools for the IBS Sufferer at Work...For my previous job, I had the luxury of working mostly from home. Working from home can be the IBS sufferer's, chronic illness sufferer's, dream! I am an extrovert, though...reactionscomments
Saving Time and Energy With Food Prep...During recent treatment for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) as the cause/contributor to my IBS, I found myself on a restricted diet yet again to try and manage my symptoms (you...reactionscomments
A Day In the Life......Hey IBS community! In this video, I bring all of you into a day in my life. I pretty much share what a “decent” day is like for me as...reactions2comments
Losing Someone You Love (When You are Sick)...Losing someone that you love can come in a variety of forms. You may lose you your significant other through divorce or breakup. Someone may pass away. Kids go off...reactionscomments
IBSgirl in... Broken Promises...It's happened to many of us: you've just finished getting dressed, you're packed to go, and you're excited for the day ahead. And then, it hits. You feel the grumble...reactions3comments
How To Manage Your IBS When You’re Way Too Busy...A busy and hectic life is almost a badge of honor in today’s world, with so many things going on in your life that you have little time to spare...reactionscomments
The IBS Vacation...The first thing I thought when I titled this article was ‘ooh, a vacation from IBS!' Well, no, unfortunately that’s not what this is about. Perhaps another article? No, today...reactionscomments
How IBS Made Me a Better Person...I remember the first few years of living with IBS being extremely hard. I felt so alone because hardly anyone in my life, at that time, understood what I was...reactionscomments
Tips For Talking To Your Doctor About Your IBS...Talking to anyone about your IBS can be confronting, because bowel habits are still a taboo subject. And while it may seem like it should be easier when talking to...reactions3comments