Over 50 years with IBS...MY FIRST BOUT WITH IBS, started when I was about 16 years old. I never paid attention to my bowel habits, but one day I just had extreme pain in...reactions2comments
Do They Believe That My IBS is Real?...One of the most common things I hear IBS sufferers say is that people who don’t have IBS just don’t understand or can't appreciate what it’s like to live with IBS. ...reactions2comments
My IBS and I went to Canada for Thanksgiving...I decided to do something different for Thanksgiving this year. Instead of celebrating the holiday with a huge family dinner as usual, I took a road trip to Montreal, Canada...reactionscomments
What I Ate For Thanksgiving and What I'll Eat on Christmas Eve Because of It...When I thought about what I stuffed down my pie hole last month, I had kind of a weird feeling about writing this article. Weird in an embarrassing, self-conscious way...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Constipation...I’m a recent victim—wait, that makes me sound like an autopsy corpse—make that “lucky winner” of a diagnosis of IBS with constipation. In the gastric version of “Let’s Make a...reactions2comments
Romantic Relationships and IBS...IBS isn’t always attractive. Okay let’s be serious, IBS is never attractive. Whether it be the bloat, the sounds, or the smells, IBS always leaves us feeling less attractive, and...reactionscomments
Becky Oleson...Becky was previously an advocate on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Becky is a health and wellness writer and editor who was diagnosed with IBS at age 19, following a giardia infection. This fueled...
Green Smoothie To Relieve Constipation...Find it hard to get your veggies and fruits in on a daily basis? Say no more! If you suffer from IBS-C, then you might be interested in this GREEN...reactionscomments
I Am in Recovery…Again (A Newcomer’s Ode to IBS)...In my previous article, I related my recent struggles with IBS to my life in Recovery from an anxiety disorder and addiction issues. I also mentioned that I have taken...reactionscomments
Our #GivingTuesday Campaign...#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping...reactionscomments
The Gym Struggle...I have always been a big guy and a few years ago I decided I needed to lead a healthier lifestyle. At that point in my life, my weight was...reactions2comments
Peanut Butter Custard...If you're looking for a warm dessert option, then this is a perfect quick choice. The custard is easy to make and you can choose your preferred milk option. This...reactionscomments
IBS, Anxiety and The Middle Way...When you're a kid no one sits you down and tells you that someday you will be sitting in a doctor's office answering questions about your bowel movements. How is...reactionscomments
The Squatty Potty Review...Having IBS-C can be difficult at times when things are stuck and just don’t want to move! So when I stumbled across the Squatty Potty I was intrigued to see...reactionscomments
Anti-fungal Diet and Irritable Bowel Syndrome...When your gut is healthy, your whole body is usually healthy. Studies show that your gut’s contents affect all your major systems. And fungus serves a key role in your...reactions7comments
Do I Have IBS or Something Else?...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that can cause a range of different symptoms. These symptoms can come and go, and may change over time in terms of type...reactions1comment
Low FODMAP Pancakes...Start your day off right with this simple low FODMAP pancake recipe.reactionscomments
5 Ways To Get More Probiotics Into Your Day...Probiotic supplements have been shown to help improve IBS symptoms in some people by adding healthy bacteria to the gut, so you may have been told to start consuming probiotics...reactions2comments
Todd Holland...Todd is a mental health and addictions counselor who hails from Southeastern Pennsylvania. After spending many years struggling with bi-polar disorder and alcoholism, Todd decided to take the Road to...
Do Stress and Anxiety Cause IBS?...There is no single known cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Instead, experts think it is a combination of several different factors. But more research is needed to determine exactly...reactions15comments
