Bloating, But Make it Fashion: Clothing to Hide a Bloated Belly...Ah, bloating. The wonderful IBS symptom that makes you feel terribly uncomfortable, huge, and look about 5 months pregnant. Even when bloating...reactions2comments
General Tips for Vacationing with IBS...Vacationing can be quite stressful if you have IBS. There are a lot of things we have to think about and consider. I...reactions2comments
IBS-M: To Treat or Not to Treat?...IBS-M is frustrating for many reasons. Irritable bowel syndrome itself is completely unpredictable. Treatment options fail to control the pain and symptoms...reactions3comments
Beginning my IBS Quest, Part 2...After I had been taken to the doctor, gone through hours of waiting, asked to consume rancid medical fluid, and after waves...reactionscomments
IBS Causes Summertime Blues...Summer is time for barbecuing. It is time for outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, and camping. It is also yet another season...reactions2comments
The Struggle for Weight Gain with IBS...I miss my old body. Before IBS, I was happy with my body. I always had good self-esteem and enjoyed being active and...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Stressing Times with IBS, Part 1...Through my working years (outside of my home) I was always known as the dependable one. My bosses knew they could count...reactionscomments
Tasty IBS-Friendly Recipes, Day 2...Avoid mealtime déjà vu with easy yet creative IBS-friendly recipes. In case you missed it, “An IBS Friendly Day of Tasty Recipes...reactionscomments
Watching Time Pass You By With IBS...I was diagnosed with IBS and Crohn’s Disease in 2011. I am about to hit the 10-year anniversary of my diagnosis and...reactions2comments
Summer Heat and IBS-D: A Recipe for Dehydration...Have you had one of those awful IBS-D flares that leaves you weak and dehydrated? You need to be especially mindful of...reactionscomments
IBS: Waiting for the Next Flare Is Stressful...If you have IBS, you know what it is like to have a break between flares. Even though it is nice to...reactionscomments
The Problem with Food and IBS...Here’s the thing, food and IBS are complicated. I know you know this. Getting unsolicited food advice from outsiders can be some of...reactionscomments
New Normal, Part 2...Making a decision to leave your job you love and move 6 hours back to "home" was one of the hardest decisions...reactions2comments
Building My IBS Regimen, Part 2...I’ve found that, recently, my IBS regimen takes a very tactile and guerrilla approach. With every complicated meal or a long day...reactions4comments
10 Tips for Working Full-Time with IBS, Part 2...In the previous post, I discussed 5 tips for working full-time with IBS. I promised a total of 10 tips, so let’s...reactionscomments
My New Normal, Part 1..."New normal" comes to mind a lot right now when people talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. It has changed our lives in...reactionscomments
Process of Elimination: My IBS Story, Continued...Folks, it’s been a while since I last wrote about my IBS here. I’ve been hard at work writing a book about...reactions2comments
It's Not All In My Head...Groovy greetings ya'll. I'm Ray, a writer for the RLS community & someone who has lived with IBS since 2011. You can...reactions5comments
Bless This Mess Created By Stress, IBS, and Sleeplessness...Stress and IBS combined are guaranteed to cause problems. One is agitated by the other, and either leads to the other. Add...reactionscomments