What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
4 Ways I Manage a Painful IBS Flare-Up...Unfortunately, IBS can be extremely painful. You have those moments where the cramping and abdominal pain are so intense, that all you...reactions8comments
IBS and the Benefits of Using an Air Fryer...I live in the southern United States. The stereotype of southerners frying everything exists for a good reason. We do. Unfortunately, fried...reactionscomments
Gynecology Appointments and IBS...This upcoming week I am due for my annual gynecology appointment and I am a bit apprehensive. The last time I had...reactions7comments
Why Advocate for IBS?...My mother actually asked me why I would put my name and face to articles about IBS and more specifically, my own...reactionscomments
Can IBS make your mouth taste horrible?...In March 2020, I suddenly developed a terrible, bitter taste in my mouth. It plagues me 24/7 and has not improved. Two...reactions4comments
My Fellow IBS Sufferers: I Need Your Help...Due to a currently undiagnosed medical condition which may or may not be yet another issue with my digestive system, my doctor...reactions3comments
Learning to Talk About IBS: Breaking the Stigma...When I first started talking about IBS, I was very ashamed and embarrassed. It was hard for me to talk about the...reactions2comments
House Hunting with IBS...I’ll admit it, I am that girl that likes to pop into open houses during the weekend. If I am driving around and...reactionscomments
Support System...I never shared my struggle with IBS with even my closest friends until the last few years. I am sure I am...reactionscomments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Fed Up With Not Being Fed Well...I am tired of fasting. I am tired of being hungry. Irritable bowel syndrome? I am tired of it. It used to...reactions12comments
Buying a Car With IBS...Now I realize this title is quite funny when you first read it. No, no, my car does not have IBS. Quite the...reactions8comments
Dinner Date With IBS: A Drama In 5 Acts...Do you feel comfortable telling people you’ve just met about your IBS? I don’t. But recently, I found myself in a situation...reactions2comments
Does Yoga Really Help With IBS?...I know what you’re thinking. Ugh. You’ve heard it a million times from a well-meaning friend or family member: "Why don’t you try...reactions2comments
Battling Hunger and Pain: Meals In A Day...As someone with IBS-M, I can expect most mornings, especially right now with *the state of the world* (because stress affects IBS)...reactions1comment
Why Do Doctors Ignore Our Pain?...The amount of pain I have with IBS has greatly increased in the past year. My tolerance for this pain is wearing...reactions49comments
Don’t Lose Hope...IBS is hard. And when things get severe, it truly can consume your life and make you feel like there is no...reactions20comments
I Have IBS and So Does My Girlfriend...I would love to run a poll on this one. For those of us with IBS and are dating, would you be...reactions5comments
Quiz: What Did Our In America Survey Teach Us About IBS?...IBS can affect everyone differently, but some things are fairly common among community members. To find out more about how people cope...reactionscomments
IBS and Hemorrhoids: A Common Complication...Irritable bowel syndrome is a figurative pain in the rear, but it can also cause literal pain in the rear. I am...reactions2comments