Keeping a Symptom Diary...There is no specific test for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is an illness based on symptoms. The goal of treatment is...
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Water: Just How Important it Can Be...I have a drinking problem...but I don't necessarily mean just with alcohol. I have sworn off alcohol for the better part of...reactionscomments
Meal Planning with IBS...IBS can be unpredictable. One minute you feel great and the next minute you are curled up in the fetal position with...reactions2comments
How I Exercise with IBS...Working out with IBS can be challenging. It is either the urgency that can cause major anxiety, or severe constipation and bloat that...reactions4comments
IBS and Whole Wheat: A Bad Combination?...We hear it all the time, especially on commercials: whole grain foods are healthier for us than white-flour foods. In other words...reactions4comments
The Spine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome...A recurring theme for me in advocating on IBS and other health issues, is how often they intersect with each other. For...reactions28comments
Staying Hydrated With IBS...Last month, I traveled to London to catch up with my Aussie cousins and spend some quality time together. I was overjoyed...reactions5comments
IBS, Sleep and Fatigue: The Dehydration Connection...Some IBS symptoms naturally result in dehydration. Vomiting and chronic diarrhea are two of the bigger concerns. It makes sense: any time...reactionscomments
Holiday Fatigue and How to Recharge...The holidays can be draining. For me personally, I hosted Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas lunch at my home while attending all the other...reactions2comments
IBS Flares Are Not Always Predictable...What is that saying? "Make plans, and the universe will laugh at you?" Well, today, I learned that when I try to...reactions17comments
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Helped My IBS...Help can come in the most unexpected yet obvious ways. Back in August of 2022, I was diagnosed with a condition called...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
Vacation, With a Side of Constipation...Ah, vacation! Time away from everything, maybe somewhere warm or somewhere exciting, the time of year we all look forward to. What’s...reactionscomments
Obsessed with Food: When Both Eating and Fasting Hurts...Hi. My name is Amy, and I am obsessed with food. The older I get, the worse it gets. The problem is...reactions4comments
IBS-C- More Than Constipation...If you’re not an IBS sufferer and hear IBS-C, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, you may just think that IBS-C patients may...reactions5comments
IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on IRRITABLEBOWELSYNDROME.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Gym Chronicles: Treadmill Urgency...Working out with IBS can be challenging. I have found when my heart rate goes up, my symptoms ramp up. And when...reactions2comments
Toddler-Approved IBS-Friendly Meals: Breakfast And Lunch...Cooking IBS-friendly meals is hard enough as it is. But when you have small children at home who can be very particular...reactionscomments
Going Outside My Comfort Zone...Living with IBS means living within as much of comfort zone as you can get. Living with IBS means knowing exactly how...reactions5comments
