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
Marathon Video Game Nights With Friends and IBS...Reconnecting with my friends has been essential these last few years. Between the pandemic’s isolationism and my moving across the state of...reactions27comments
The connection between IBS and Celiac Disease...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and celiac disease are 2 different gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. They are often confused because the symptoms can be...
IBS vs IBD: What Are The Key Similarities And Differences?...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are 2 gastrointestinal (GI) disorders that affect the digestive system. They are often...
Myths And Misconceptions Of IBS...After being diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there is still a lot to understand about this chronic condition. Many misconceptions exist...
Pumpkin and Zucchini Risotto...I'm here again, talking about pumpkin...again! (Always the Japanese one, which is low-FODMAP) I cannot stay away from this glorious low FODMAP...reactions6comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
New Research About Low FODMAP Diet...There are many studies about the potential causes of IBS. Currently, studies appear to show that IBS results from a miscommunication between...reactions5comments
Fast Food and Other IBS Travel Nightmares...I recently took a vacation that involved being on the road for more than 60 hours in total. Being on the road...reactions28comments
