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
Dancing for the Met Opera Ballet with IBS...Once upon a time, there was a bright-eyed little girl named Elizabeth, and all she wanted to do was move to New...reactions2comments
Why You Need a “Can’t Wait” Card...Have you heard of the "Can't Wait" card? It basically states you have a serious medical condition that requires you to use...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
I Hate Using Another Person's Bathroom...I really don’t like using other people’s bathrooms, especially because I have IBS. I don’t care if you’re family or friend –...reactions22comments
How to Survive Travel in the City with IBS...I’ve never really been a city-break kind of person, mostly because I find them quite overwhelming and it sets off my anxiety...reactions2comments
Imposing or Insisting is Not Helpful...If you’re reading this and you suffer from IBS, or any other illness, has anyone ever insisted or tried to impose their...reactions2comments
Supporting Someone Living with IBS...April is IBS Awareness Month, and IBS is so common that you likely know someone living with it. From watching their diet...reactionscomments
Food Advice From The Clueless...When you have IBS, your relationship with food is complicated. Actually, maybe saying it’s complicated is too nice of a word, maybe the...reactions5comments
Growing Up With IBS...My teenage years were rough. Having an invisible illness that never goes always is always hard on adults. Having one you didn't...reactions3comments
School and IBS...IBS can occur at any age, but it often begins during the teen years or early adulthood. Symptoms can be painful and...
