Pregnancy and IBS-D: The First Trimester Experience...If you’re a woman who has never had children before, you might be wondering: How would my IBS react to getting pregnant?...reactions2comments
What You Need to Know About IBS and Pregnancy...It is not unusual for women to experience gastrointestinal symptoms during pregnancy. Morning sickness, constipation, and heartburn are common in pregnancy and...reactionscomments
Morning Sickness And IBS Flares: A Tale Of Misery...I very much enjoyed my first IBS-free pregnancy. When I struggled with worsening symptoms after delivery, I always longed to get pregnant...reactions8comments
Prunes and Dates: A Good Dietary Staple to Help Constipation...As I have written about previously, I tended to run on the IBS-D side of the spectrum most of my life as...reactions17comments
An Accident While Trying to Make It To My Apartment...If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is inevitable that you will have moments of intense urgency while out in public. Dealing...reactions22comments
Nourishing My Body Despite IBS...For years, I have eliminated one food after the other to reduce my IBS symptoms. First, it was most dairy products, tomatoes...reactions13comments
Afraid To Eat With IBS...When a person suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it is not uncommon for that individual to have "issues" with food. The...reactions14comments
Cramping and Bloating: The Daily Battle...I have been experiencing more frequent flares recently. This means some of the most agitating symptoms have returned. I am talking about...reactions1comment
Back To The Beginning: Appointments & Testing...I’ve recently shared how I suddenly started experiencing new and quite intense symptoms. After something that felt a lot like a stomach...reactions1comment
Tips for Food Journaling With IBS...When you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it can sometimes feel like what triggers a flare-up is a mystery. That’s...reactions1comment
Showing Self-Compassion in Our IBS Journey...Being one who suffers from IBS, you know that the majority of your life honestly revolves around IBS. It could be planning...reactions2comments
A Portable History of My IBS...Until now I have never attempted to write a chronological timeline of my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I am going to try...reactions17comments
My IBS and I Are A Package Deal...I've had IBS-C for 7 years now, and it's been an eventful time. My symptoms began in 2012, just before entering my...reactions2comments
IBS and Diverticular Disease...In 2013, after years of suffering from abdominal pain and diarrhea, and following extensive tests, my general practitioner diagnosed me with IBS...reactions3comments
How I Unwittingly Changed My IBS-D to IBS-C...You know how it feels when you’ve been trying to solve a problem for a whole year, and then you do something...reactions21comments
I Flared at My Nephew’s Piano Concert...On a Sunday, I attended my nephew’s piano concert. He is a dashing 6-year-old and loving his piano lessons. He is doing exceptional...reactions9comments
The Supplements I Take for IBS and Why...Currently, on my IBS journey, I am being very consistent and disciplined with a supplement regimen. I thought I would share what...reactions14comments
IBS Tried To Ruin My Vacation...Imagine being on vacation at one of the most beautiful and tropical places on Earth, where the beach is crystal clear, and...reactionscomments
Popping a Squat in Disney World Thanks to IBS...Nothing is worse than your IBS hitting you while out in public. When I was in my early twenties, I had a bad...reactions5comments
Vanilla Latte Overnight Oats...If you have "bean" longing for the perfect pick-me-up breakfast, this recipe is espresso-ly for you! It combines the fueling power of...reactionscomments
