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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Moments When IBS Attacks!...Every time I attempt to step foot outside the door, IBS kicks me in the gut and says, “Dude, you know you gotta use the bathroom again. Get your behind...reactions4comments
Eating in Moderation? I Wish!...When I see posts on social media, or articles in the news stating the best way to eat is in moderation, I feel envious of the people that actually have...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...reactionscomments
Caitlin Wheat...Caitlin was previously an advocate on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Caitlin is a qualified Naturopath with a passion for helping people who are suffering from IBS reduce symptoms, find the cause and reduce...
Traveling on an Airplane with IBS...Traveling on an airplane is a pain in the butt when struggling with IBS (pun intended). First of all, anxiety triggers my IBS, and I get anxiety whenever I’m on...reactions2comments
Suffering Without Any Answers...I have suffered a very long time with undiagnosed symptoms. I have been told it could be gerds, could be diverticulitis, gall bladder you name anything close to what could...reactions5comments
The True Cost of an IBS Diagnosis...Some illnesses have a logical path to a cure, which also comes with a known cost. For example, when you have the common cold, you know you’re going to have...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...reactionscomments
How To Eat Out With Friends When You Have IBS...So you’ve been invited out for dinner with friends, or you’re organizing a family gathering, or you need to arrange a team lunch with work colleagues but you’re dreading the...reactionscomments
Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE...Melissa was previously a health leader on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Melissa is a nationally recognized nutrition educator and speaker, Registered Dietitian and wellness expert. Advocating for balanced nutrition at all ages and...
Long, Drawn Out Diagnosis Period...There is often a long, drawn out diagnosis period when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Because a lot of the symptoms (ex, abdominal pain, nausea, changes in bathroom...reactions2comments