IBS and Women: How Does Your Period Affect IBS?...Women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may notice that their symptoms may change at different points in their menstrual cycles. In fact, this is a very common phenomenon that... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treating SIBO...I recently wrote about getting tested for SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Although the breath test wasn’t difficult, it wasn’t my idea of fun, and I was pleased that... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Dose of My Own Medicine...Ten years ago my new best friend Steven was diagnosed with Celiac Disease after years of intestinal misery and progressing allergic reactions to gluten then a severe allergy to all... By rann19503 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting...Big belly, water retention, swelling, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, just plain uncomfortable. This sounds like someone who may be expecting a child, but unfortunately, I’m not. That’s not to say that... By Ally Marie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finally Help...I have struggled with IBS-D since 1995. Three years ago, my doctor put me on an Elimination Diet and introduced me to FODMAPS. What a difference! For me, no lactose... By revheff1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Can You Have IBS-C and IBS-D at the Same Time?...It is a common question among people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): “Can I really be having constipation and diarrhea at the same time?” There are several reasons why you... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
#GivingTuesday - Campaign Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions...NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the “Promotion”) begins at 07:30:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”)... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Should You See a Doctor for IBS?...Belly pain and changes in stool are common issues. For many people, these happen every once in a while and go away on their own. For others, these symptoms can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Managing my life...My story starts with an attack of c.dif last year which knocked me off my feet. Never heard of it before. After several bouts of diarrhea, I saw a Gastro... By ladybug1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When I Realized I had a Serious Issue (Cont'd)...Find part 1 here. One day, I decided I couldn’t take it anymore. I was going to do things my way. I stopped seeking medical help because I wasn’t getting... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS D...I have had IBS for 13 years but at this point I am for the most homebound due to the disease. I am seeing a Gastrologist next week and not... By lacretia1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why Do I React to Everything I Eat?...This is a question I get a lot from IBS clients, especially those with IBS-D. Every time they eat they get symptoms like diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. Many stop... By Caitlin Wheat2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When I Realized I had a Serious Issue...My college years will forever be the most memorable, but also to some extent, the most traumatic years of my life. Like an average freshman in college, I was busy... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Andrea Hardy...Andrea was previously an advocate on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Hi! I’m Andrea. I’m a Registered Dietitian and popular Nutrition Blogger from Calgary, Alberta. My private practice Ignite Nutrition Inc. provides focused online... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
IBS Was My First Diagnosis...IBS was my first diagnosis, but it wasn’t my last. In the past few years of being an IBS patient advocate, I’ve started to notice more and more that IBS... By Ally Marie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Is a Functional Bowel Disorder?...When the digestive system is not functioning normally but no structural causes are found, the problem might be one of several functional bowel disorders. One definition of a functional bowel... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Tested for SIBO...SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) is a chronic bacterial infection of the small intestine. While we all naturally have beneficial bacteria in our intestines that help us digest food, in... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
MyDailyLife...I am now 39. This story began at the age of 17. 22 years of unknown suffering from IBS. I knew, because I was diagnosed at 17, with IBS-D, others... By rdaydreamz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Still suffering...My story began several years ago. I was told I had diverticulosis and was hospitalized on a few occasions. Finally had my sigmoid colon removed due to infection. I thought... By gwen1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS Sufferers Want To Feel Validated...We all want to feel validated in some way, shape or form. Whether we express these feelings or not, it is human nature for most people to want to feel... By Marisa Lauren Troy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
