The CHEK 2 Gene and Its Relationship to Colon Cancer...A few years ago I had some genetic testing done. I actually had gotten this testing to rule out that I had...reactionscomments
Body Image Issues and IBS...Because of my IBS, I have started to have some body image issues. These issues have started to fester more because of...reactionscomments
How to Handle Halloween While Living With IBS...Don’t let gastrointestinal distress feel like the scariest part of the Halloween season. With a bit of extra effort, there are plenty...reactions1comment
My Citalopram Nightmare...8 yrs ago I was prescribed Citalopram in hopes that it would help with my IBS pains as well as other pains...reactions8comments
Study: Vitamin D Does Not Ease IBS Symptoms...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder. IBS symptoms can vary, but abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits are most...reactions6comments
Dear IBS, Please Let Me Sleep...Lately, I’ve started having fewer IBS flares in the morning. Instead of waking up sick and ready to spend the following 2...reactions4comments
Recovering From the Crawfish Boil...Recently, I went on vacation this year to New Orleans, Louisiana. I have in-laws who live there, so my wife and I...reactions2comments
Pour Some Sugar on Me (But Not too Much)...I have a sweet tooth. A big one. I think it stems from my Italian grandmother always feeding my brother and me...reactions2comments
Finally! Milkshakes That Don't Bother My IBS...I've already posted on this site more than once about how the development of IBS in my very early twenties forced me...reactions4comments
Stop Obsessing Over Triggers...Do you ever feel cheated, deceived, betrayed when your IBS flares up after a perfectly safe meal? I know I do. Whenever...reactions11comments
Showing Grace and Public Accidents...At 19, I decided to be a rebel and moved. I didn’t tell my family or friends. Of course, like most teenagers...reactions2comments
IBS and the Gut-Brain Connection...IBS is a complicated disease, and to understand it, we often need to look beyond the gut and investigate the effects of...reactions7comments
A Bloating Remedy? My Experience With Activated Charcoal...Activated charcoal is used for so many things. My family swears that it helps to treat food poisoning. The internet tells me...reactions4comments
Jo Coates...Jo was previously an advocate on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Jo has lived with IBS on-and-off for 13 years. In a bid to take control...
What If We Normalized Poop?...Poop is gross. But does it have to be such a big secret that we carry? Does it have to be taboo?...reactions5comments
Working From Home Has Eased My IBS-D...My IBS symptoms have always been the worst in the mornings. Suffering from IBS-D does not make working life easy for me...reactions5comments
My IBS Flares Disappeared Thanks to Starvation...I have inadvertently discovered the remedy to all of my IBS problems. It works like a charm. Unfortunately, it is not sustainable...reactions3comments
How to Accept Your Body While Managing IBS...It’s not easy to deal with the struggle of the strain. While flare-ups cause unwanted gastrointestinal distress, they can also wreak havoc...reactions6comments
Does this sound like IBS?...In 1986 I broke my neck in a diving accident. I have been confined to a wheelchair since. A few weeks ago...reactions4comments
Memories of Dating With IBS...“Okay, I gotta go, like, right now - love you, bye!” It was December 2010 and I found myself newly in love...reactions9comments
