Can Carbonated Sodas Trigger IBS?...For years, I never had an issue with carbonated drinks or sodas. Then, they suddenly fell under my food aversions during my...reactions4comments
Wakey, Wakey, Tummy Achy..."WAKEY, WAKEY! TUMMY ACHY!" is what my IBS shouts at me every single morning, startling me awake from my not-so-sound sleep. Well...reactions24comments
Finding The Cause Vs. Suppressing Symptoms...For a couple of months, I felt really good. With minimal daily symptoms, only occasional IBS-D flares and a pretty well-rounded gluten-free...reactions38comments
IBS-M: The Swift Shift from IBS-C to IBS-D...Once again, an episode of constipation has ended. It was quickly replaced by a bout of diarrhea. Quite often this change happens...reactions56comments
My Hasty Pee in NYC...My family wanted to head out to Rockefeller Plaza for the holiday season, now that we were all able to celebrate together...reactions10comments
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...reactions1comment
When Supplements and Medication Don’t Help...For years, I’ve been searching for the magic remedy to get my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms under control. I never found...reactions6comments
Imodium is My Oasis in the Desert...As a fixer, I’m always looking to solve a problem. For the most part, I’d like to say that it’s pretty helpful!...reactions5comments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Vagus Nerve...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes uncomfortable digestive symptoms. But IBS is not just about your gut. It also involves the brain and...reactions9comments
4 Tips for Working Out with IBS...Lately, I have been on an exercise kick. I never was able to work out due to intense IBS symptoms—it was virtually...reactions9comments
The Link Between IBS and Thyroid Disorders...While it is probably not a connection that instantly comes to mind, your thyroid and your gastrointestinal (GI) tract are linked in...reactionscomments
IBS: Struggling to Maintain a Restricted Diet...It’s quite challenging to stick to a restricted diet. It’s even more challenging when your meals and snacks are repetitive because numerous...reactions3comments
The Low FODMAP Diet...If you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor might suggest a special diet to help figure out which foods may...
A Letter to IBS…...Dear IBS,Because of youI almost pooped myself today.What I thought was stubborn gas almost turned out to be a sh!#@y mess.Is this...reactionscomments
IBS and Heartburn...IBS never stops surprising me. I thought I had experienced all the symptoms until I thought I was having a heart attack...reactions13comments
HELP! The Low FODMAP Regimen Didn’t Work for Me!...If low FODMAP improved your symptoms, then congratulations! This means you have found your dietary triggers and must now focus on re-introduction...reactions2comments
IBS and GERD: Two Digestive Disorders with a Common Root Cause...Unfortunately, the digestive dilemmas I face are not only those related to my IBS. I also suffer from GERD (otherwise known as...reactions6comments
IBS Flare Up At A Concert...Picture this: you’re at your favorite band’s concert. You’re so excited because it’s been just over 3 years since you last saw...reactions6comments
How Working from Home Has Made my Life Easier...My IBS journey started at the very beginning of my career, and at the beginning of a new job, too. Not only...reactions2comments
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...Chronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have the accompanying stigma...reactionscomments