Glossary of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Terms...The area between the chest and pelvis. It includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, and spleen. Cramps that...
Face the Weekend with IBS...We are supposed to love weekends. We get to relax after a stressful week at work, stay up until late drinking a...reactions7comments
Cramping Tips from Me to You!...Dealing with tummy cramps are some of the worst pain that I, a 26 year old man, have experienced. It feels like...reactions7comments
IBS While Traveling: Ireland...If you told me that it would be easy to avoid dairy in Dublin, Ireland, I wouldn't have believed you. Although, I...reactions1comment
Eating Out In Italy...Going to Italy on holiday and living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? You may want to read this! Italy is the country...reactions2comments
Staycation While IBS Goes On Vacation...This summer, my partner and I decided to stay at home instead of going away. We have a toddler and a baby...reactions16comments
Takeaways from IBS Awareness Month...Spreading awareness about IBS doesn't stop in April when we recognize IBS Awareness Month. Destigmatizing and demystifying IBS is a year-round effort...reactionscomments
Spousal Stomach Support...For over 10 years, my husband, "G," has been patient, kind, and understanding regarding my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s driven me...reactions1comment
The Difficulties of Acting With IBS...While on a movie, or TV show, us background actors, and principals, are given "lunch," a mandatory meal that’s supposed to be...reactions6comments
Quinoa Tasty Salad...When the nice weather finally arrives, all I can think about is a fresh, healthy salad. In the Netherlands, the spring warmth...reactions1comment
Learning to Listen To My Body...Struggle, struggle, not so bad...pretty good. I feel great! Struggle, struggle, not so bad...I think you get the idea. This is the...reactions1comment
Tips for Managing IBS in the Summer...Living in Florida can be challenging with the intense humidity and high temperatures. And dealing with IBS isn’t helpful. Heat and IBS symptoms...reactions7comments
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Does IBS Make Me More Prone To Stomach Bugs?...It was recently sick season in our household. After a nasty flu, several colds and hand-foot-mouth, my children brought home my least...reactionscomments
Maintaining a Healthy Weight with IBS...IBS can be very tricky when we speak about maintaining a healthy weight. It can hit every single one of us differently...reactions1comment
Helpful Tips for Dealing with IBS Flares in Public...Recently, I had an IBS flare while at a public function. It reminded me of tips that I have acquired over the...reactions41comments
My Favorite Nourishing IBS-Friendly Foods...In the past year, I’ve been on a mission to nourish my body the best I can without upsetting my IBS-D. While...reactions1comment
Traveling On A Plane With Flaring IBS...A few months ago, I flew from Australia to Europe with a couple of layovers stops in between, the whole trip took...reactions9comments
How to Sleep With IBS...Have you ever slept poorly, only to wake up with an IBS flare the next day? Or maybe you are already in...reactions1comment
IBS Symptom History...In order to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor will assess your past medical history and your family's medical history. They...
