Adjusting to a "Post-COVID" Society...Being at home most of the time made having IBS easier (we all know this). If I had a bad flare-up, I...reactionscomments
Taking a Mental Health Walk With IBS-D...One of the best things I can do for my mental health is taking a long walk in nature. I find it...reactions4comments
Label Reading on the Low FODMAP Diet...If you are living with IBS, you might be following the low FODMAP diet to manage your symptoms. When it comes to...reactionscomments
Community Views: IBS and Summer Barbecues...One hallmark of summer is gathering with friends for a backyard barbecue. Ribs, chicken, burgers, brats, potato salad, ice cream – these...reactions4comments
Stocking Your Fridge for Healthy Eating...When you are living with IBS, it’s important to nourish your body with nutritious foods. By keeping a well-stocked fridge, you’ll make...reactionscomments
My Favorite Safe Food Is Making Me Gag...For many years, I have had a couple of safe foods I resort to when symptoms are overwhelming. One of my favorites...reactions30comments
Food treats...I went from being a major foodie, to someone living with IBS & struggling to tolerate the most basic bland foods after...reactions4comments
Will I Ever Be the Old Me?...Do you ever get in those mental funks and think about how life would have been without dealing with the complexities of...reactions18comments
5 Tips for Dealing with IBS Nighttime Accidents...When you are in a severe IBS flare, it is inevitable, sometimes you have accidents in the middle of the night. And...reactions4comments
IBGard is my BFF...Years ago, before I knew what was exactly wrong with me – and before I could title it as IBS – I...reactions6comments
Should You Speak Up About Your IBS?...No one likes to talk about bowel movements. It’s not exactly the best subject for a dinner conversation so it is no...reactions2comments
Travel and Vacation Tips From IBS Advocates...Traveling and going on vacation is usually something people look forward to. Unfortunately, it is not always that simple. With IBS comes...reactionscomments
IBS and Distance Learning...With the world opening back up and universities declaring in-person classes are to resume, I started to reflect on the past year...reactionscomments
Double-Edged Sword...I’ve always had a “sensitive stomach.” But I have suffered for years with horrible anxiety. A few years back, the diagnosis changed...reactions4comments
Random Situations That Set Off My IBS...We all know the common triggers that cause an IBS flare: wrong foods, stress, lack of sleep… But that’s not all, at...reactions2comments
My Road Trip Fiasco with IBS...Last year, my family decided to take a road trip for Christmas. I was so excited. For the most part I have been feeling...reactions3comments
Managing IBS Worries as the World Reopens...Masks are coming off, masks are going back on. You can travel again, but there are new warnings based on where you...reactionscomments
Finding The Right Provider...As a child growing up with undiagnosed IBS-D and knowing something just isn’t right can be a burden. For me, it was...reactions2comments
Telehealth 101 for Irritable Bowel Syndrome...Telehealth has become the new norm. With the continuation of the pandemic, health professionals have adapted their practices to help their patients...reactionscomments
Learning to Return to Society with IBS...Returning to the world after being at home for many months is challenging for several reasons. One of these reasons is learning...reactionscomments
