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 life—others may only experience these symptoms when they...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 especially difficult when you don’t fully understand your...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 look at how strong our minds can really...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 fact, this is a very common phenomenon that...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 idea of fun, and I was pleased that...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 to gluten then a severe allergy to all...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 unfortunately, I’m not. That’s not to say that...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 FODMAPS. What a difference! For me, no lactose...reactions4comments
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...reactions6comments
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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...reactions10comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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