The Panic Attack...So you're trucking along, watching your diet, exercising a little, keeping a journal, seeing your therapist...and then something happens that you cannot...reactionscomments
Why I Choose to Speak up About My IBS...Not so long ago, telling people about my IBS wasn’t something I would consider doing. Even the people closest to me barely...reactionscomments
What You Need is Some Nature...Yes, nature. The great outdoors? God's creation? MOTHER NATURE. As I'm writing this, my part of Pennsylvania has received a nice coating...reactionscomments
The Physicality of IBS...: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social How true is...reactions1comment
Avoiding Isolation...Sometimes, with all the talk about diet, exercise, mental and physical wellness, ideas about our relationship to our environment and the people...reactionscomments
Gallbladder Removal and IBS – Is There a Link?...Is there a connection between gallbladder surgery and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Researchers are studying the digestive problems some people have after...reactions128comments
Hope: Seeing Light in the Darkness...When we are faced with what seem like overwhelming conditions in our lives, it causes hope to falter. Depending on the issues...reactionscomments
Tips for Eating Outside The Home With a Restricted Diet...When you’re at home and have full control over your meals, it’s relatively easy to ensure that your meals are suitable for...reactions1comment
My Weird Way of Suppressing Temptation...Lately I’ve been having a really rough time with my IBS. It’s a huge struggle for me to eat because 1) often...reactionscomments
Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen...Well, here we are, the New Year is firmly beneath our feet and our resolutions are in the wind… I kid, I...reactionscomments
Anyone try Miralax?...I am 75 and have had IBS symptoms for many years along with stress issues which do go hand in hand for...reactions2replies
Epsom Salt Bath for Bloating?...For the most part, I know what my main IBS triggers are (certain high FODMAP foods, stress, hormones, lack of water, and...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup...I always enjoy a nice, hearty soup, especially if it’s IBS friendly. As many of you already know, I have been experimenting...reactions1comment
Citrucel cured my IBS?...I am 27 and I've had IBS issues ever since I can remember. I remember feeling the effects when I was in...reactions10comments
The Hell Fires...Dear Journal: I realized today that I have been having relatively severe IBS attacks for about a year now. Sometimes I get...reactionscomments
Hue-Guh, Hooga, Hygge! A Philosophy That Could Help Alleviate Your IBS Symptoms...“Hygge, (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or...reactionscomments
IBS Venting Session Vol. 3...Hey IrritableBowelSyndrome.netCommunity, if you don’t mind, I need to vent yet again. I’ve been living with IBS for over seven years now...reactionscomments
Meal Planning: Plan to Eat...A year ago I switched to a vegan diet and was shocked at the amount of meal planning and preparation required (I...reactions5comments
Joanna Baker...Joanna was previously an advocate for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Joanna Baker is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Registered Nurse with over 20 years’...
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie For IBS-C...This pumpkin smoothie recipe is great for the fall and winter seasons. It’s a delicious drink and contains enough fiber so if...reactionscomments
