I am Not a Victim...Contributor and Patient Advocate, Hess Polanco, uses spoken word to cope with his IBS. In this video, he shares a piece with...reactionscomments
Can Nausea be a Symptom of IBS?...The two most well-known symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are diarrhea and constipation. However, many people who have IBS also have...reactions31comments
Is There a Connection Between IBS and Gluten Sensitivity?...A diagnosis of IBS is made through a process of elimination, after doctors rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms...reactions5comments
By the Numbers and the Narratives: The Language of Pain...For mainstream healthcare professionals, pain assessment has become a numbers game. Not in the sense of your grandma playing the numbers in...reactionscomments
Dealing with IBS: A Male's Perspective...Many times we hear people say, “Be a man!” or “Man up!” What does ‘being a man’ really mean though? From my...reactions2comments
White Chocolate Bark...If you are looking for a little sweet bite then try this white chocolate bark. It's super easy to make and it's...reactionscomments
Kim Dolce...Having taken turns writing for radio and reference books, then cranking out an unbearably serious first novel—Kim Dolce is now exploring the...
Food Triggers and IBS...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes gut symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Many people with IBS...reactions9comments
Can You Have IBS Without Constipation or Diarrhea?...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that can cause a range of different symptoms. These symptoms may vary among different people...reactions2comments
The Mind-Body Impact on IBS...Most people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know firsthand the connection between stress and their symptoms. IBS often flares during times...reactions9comments
5 Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with IBS...We all know those well meaning friends, family or complete strangers who like to throw in an offhand comment every now again...reactionscomments
An Open Letter to IBS...Dear IBS, As I was writing another article about what you do to me as a person suffering with IBS, I decided...reactionscomments
Nutrient-Dense Snack Ideas for IBS...It’s not uncommon for those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to experience poor appetite or intestinal discomfort as a regular part of...reactions6comments
Tips On Getting Your Family To Understand...Having an invisible illness is quite difficult to deal with when you feel like no one understands what you’re going through. It’s...reactions2comments
The Power of the Mind - IBS & Overall Health...We have all heard and know that our mind is a powerful thing, but just how powerful is it? Let’s take a...reactions20comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
