Set Goals For a More IBS-Friendly Lifestyle This Year!...It’s a new year, and that means new goals and New Year’s resolutions! There’s nothing like a fresh start to feel positive...reactionscomments
How Having My Gallbladder Removed Affected My IBS...I was diagnosed with IBS almost 20 years ago. It was back before they labeled different types, but I have IBS-M. I...reactions4comments
5 Tips for Attending Formal Events During an IBS Flare...The excitement of attending a formal gala or black-tie wedding is always high, especially if you are into fashion. What will I wear? How...reactions1comment
IBS: My Regularly Scheduled Flare Already in Progress...IBS is unpredictable. I might not be able to predict a flare, but I always expect one. They happen frequently enough that...reactions1comment
Favorite Distractions that Get My Mind Off an IBS Flare...IBS is hard. If you focus on it too much it can consume you, which is why it is so important to...reactionscomments
How to Maximize Exercise Performance While Managing IBS...Do you struggle to bust a move without your gut wanting to burst? Fueling as an athlete or exercise enthusiast while managing...reactionscomments
IBS and Diets for Other Medical Issues Do Not Mix...I currently have an undiagnosed medical issue that may be related to the digestive system. As a result, I was told to...reactionscomments
Better Safe Than Healthy: Everyday Diet Struggles With IBS-D...I’ve had IBS-D for several years now. And during all those years, I’ve been struggling with the impossibility to eat healthily and...reactions5comments
Can Fermented Water Kefir Help IBS?...Water kefir is the newest trend going around in my partner’s family. Usually, I stay far away from their health-related obsessions. One...reactions20comments
A Thyroid Issue Is Affecting My IBS...My doctor explained to me that my thyroid acts much like the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. It spits and sputters...reactions11comments
Potato and Carrot Patties...When I want a side dish or a snack to start our lunch, it gets annoying. The only things I can think...reactions2comments
Heating Pads Have Changed My Gut Game!...Gut cramps are some of the worst pain I have ever experienced in my entire life. Nothing doubles me over, clutching at...reactionscomments
The Mental Struggle of Dealing With IBS Urgency In Your 20s...The main thing that I struggle with when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome is the urgency. Urgency for me is the most...reactions17comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
Mucus In My Stool With IBS...If you have IBS, chances are you have seen mucus in your stool at some point. If you haven’t and it suddenly...reactions4comments
What Is the Bristol Stool Scale?...I think the majority of us can agree that talking about our poop can be a little embarrassing! Being a nurse, stool...reactionscomments
