Can Stress Trigger IBS Symptoms?...Stress is a common trigger of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Studies show that stress makes IBS symptoms worse. IBS can bring on...
Fueling for Fitness with IBS...Did you know poor nutrition is associated with decreased sports performance and increased risk of injury? There’s no doubt that nutrition is...reactions4comments
Can I Lose Weight on a Low FODMAP Regimen?...Yes, but no! It is important to understand that first and foremost, the low FODMAP way of eating is not for weight...reactions4comments
IBS-M: The TMI of Switching from Flare-Free to IBS-D to IBS-C...I am generally not one to share the gory details of flares, but I am trying to move away from shame. I...reactions15comments
An Open Letter to Friends and Family: IBS Does Not Care About Our Plans...Friends, your understanding of why we cannot go out on a whim or eat certain foods helps make things much easier for...reactions9comments
What I Eat With IBS...In Part 1 of IBS, Supplements, and What I Eat, I discussed some factors that challenge my digestion and dietary supplements I...reactions10comments
Stress and IBS...For years when doctors would tell me stress could be a big factor in my IBS-D, I always said no way. I...reactions24comments
IBS Symptoms You Wouldn’t Believe...It has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in addition to Crohn’s disease. It has been...reactions25comments
Parenting With IBS: The School Drop-Off...Parenting with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been a challenge from day 1. After my first IBS-free pregnancy, my symptoms returned with...reactionscomments
Antidepressant Drugs for IBS...For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), symptoms can be difficult to manage. Recurring symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel...
Karina...Karina is a freelance writer, translator, and blogger. She was diagnosed with IBS shortly after finishing University, and it changed her outlook...
IBS Success in 2023...Someone asked me how I was doing managing my IBS these days. I had to think about my answer for the first...reactionscomments
How I Learned to Listen to My Gut...I spent over 10 years with IBS before being diagnosed. For a long time, I didn’t question my pain, but even when...reactions5comments
Living with IBS in both fields... IBS-C and IBS-D...I have had stomach/digestive difficulties just about my entire life. When all else fails as a diagnosis then IBS pops up. Oh...reactionscomments
IBS is the Honey Badger of Illnesses...I’ve been writing for this site since 2016 and have written probably close to 300 articles, running (what I thought) was the...reactions2comments
Vital Advice: Never Trust a Fart...Well, that's how it is for me for the most part. It's kind of funny because I was thinking of writing this...reactions6comments
How Does Treating Diarrhea Affect IBS-M?...I have irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M) which means I have episodes of IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) and IBS...reactions7comments
Feeling Represented on Social Media with IBS...In this world of influencers, I never felt like I had a representative for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As a petite person...reactions1comment
5 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with IBS...With the holiday season upon us, it is important to prepare for stress free ways to enjoy the festivities. How can we...reactions1comment
Things People Say That Make Me Feel Misunderstood...One of the biggest problems with IBS is that so many people are not aware of it. Moreover, a lot of people...reactions27comments
