Suffering from IBS as a Teenager...Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doesn’t spare anyone and unfortunately also teenagers can suffer from this dreadful disorder. In fact, it is estimated...reactions1comment
IBS and Teens Identify Your Triggers...While adolescence may smell like teen spirit, it's also a s-t-r-u-g-g-l-e. Hormones are fluctuating. Bodies are changing (including the digestive tract). Stress...reactionscomments
Are You At Risk For IBS?...What makes a person more susceptible to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still not fully understood. Researchers believe it is a combination...
Can Hormones Trigger IBS Symptoms?...Many things can trigger irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, including hormones. Recent evidence shows that hormones – particularly estrogen and progesterone –...
Marci Kallick...Marci Kallick is a patient advocate who believes we all, as patients, must stand up and protect our health through education. After...
Community Views: Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With IBS...Getting an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosis can feel like a relief. The path to diagnosis can be long, so finally, having...reactionscomments
The Connection Between IBS and Other Bowel Diseases...Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are often mistaken as symptoms of other bowel diseases. Some of these bowel diseases are much...
Mixed Appetizers...When I host a dinner for my friends, it's hard to go 100 percent low FODMAP. I want to enjoy every serving...reactionscomments
My Favorite Dairy Milk Alternatives...I wouldn’t say that I’m lactose intolerant. On good days, I can enjoy some cheese or cream and be perfectly fine. Although...reactions10comments
Help Locating a Gastroenterologist...I am an 82 year old male who has had IBS-D since before the onset of puberty. Other than my (rather severe...reactions2comments
Meeting My New Gastroenterologist...Today I got to meet with a new gastroenterologist. It’s something I know I’ve needed to do. I sit here and spout...reactions9comments
Low FODMAP Onion and Garlic Substitutes...If you’re following the low FODMAP diet to manage your IBS symptoms, one of the first things you likely learned is that...reactions7comments
How to Set Realistic Goals for Managing IBS...Reaching a goal can be difficult. If it wasn't, it would simply be another task on your to-do list. When it comes...reactions4comments
My Hometown Toilet Trip...Taking my girlfriend on a trip to my hometown of Buffalo, New York, meant a lot to me. Buffalo is not just...reactionscomments
How Frustrating Life Can Be With IBS...I've always considered what in Italy we call a "buona forchetta," which means basically that I love to eat and I love...reactionscomments
Lemon Cream Tart...I'm definitely a savory person, NOTHING can beat a pizza or a good pasta for me, but occasionally I bake some desserts...reactionscomments
My Trigger Food Elimination Process...My trigger foods tend to change over time. Sometimes, these changes are for the better. Then, I go from not being able...reactions14comments
Travel with IBS...I feel incredibly blessed because I had and have the chance to travel a lot, and it's honestly one of the favorite...reactions6comments
The Connection Between Migraines and IBS...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut disorder that involves abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements such as diarrhea and...reactions9comments
How to Get a Handle on Your Hemorrhoids with IBS...Everybody poops, but for some, it's harder than others. If you are struggling with the strain or experiencing rectal bleeding, you may...reactions6comments
