IBS patient. I'm jan74...Mime began in 1985. I ended up in ER from work balled up, hurting in my side, vomiting. Pain was severe. When...reactions1comment
Things That Make My IBS Flare-Ups Worse...Whenever I have a flare-up, I need to be in my own space and concentrate solely on getting better. Even though IBS...reactions6comments
How My Husband’s Picky Eating Helped My IBS...My husband is a picky eater, and that is very helpful in dealing with IBS. As much as I was once annoyed...reactionscomments
What is wrong with my guts?!...November 2019 I was diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder with anxiety. I was prescribed Buspar. I hated being on that medication. While...reactions1comment
Best Distractions On Flare Days...All flare days are not created equally, at least not for me. They can range from slightly annoying to, “I do believe...reactions1comment
Take the Allergies In America Survey!...The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in...reactionscomments
Magic Mint Oil...Hi, I am 61 year old male and have suffered for quite a few years now. About 6 years ago, my IBS...reactions5comments
My IBS Flared At The Grocery Store...There is nothing worse than experiencing a sudden IBS flare while out in public. Throughout my years of being diagnosed, I have had...reactions2comments
A Sample Day of Plant-Based Meals for IBS...If you’re eating more plant-based, you’re not alone. Based on a recent consumer survey, nearly 6 in 10 (60 percent) consumers say...reactionscomments
Becoming the Poop Terminator...I hate moving. For me, it’s not the enormous life-changing event that most people might expect to be the worst part. For...reactions4comments
Brace Yourselves, Fellow IBS Sufferers: Winter Is Coming...If you are like me, you tend to eat more during the colder months. I do not really know why I do...reactionscomments
When Your Family Doesn’t Understand Your IBS...There is nothing worse than not having support from your family when enduring illness. When you are down and out, a lending hand...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Guess I Can’t Eat Everything...Growing up as a permanently lean kid, my metabolism was always the talk of the town. My dad would call me (in...reactions6comments
Which Breads Are IBS-Friendly?...Let’s face it: Bread makes for an easy option for a quick meal, but when you have IBS it’s important to find...reactions1comment
IBS-M: Fear of the Unknown...When you have IBS-M and deal with bouts of both IBS-C and IBS-D, you never know which reaction you will get when...reactions6comments
Mental Health and IBS...In addition to being diagnosed with severe IBS in 2011, I was also diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Having both has not been easy...reactionscomments
IBS-C And a Fear Of Going...If you have IBS-C, you are probably all too familiar with pain associated with going to the bathroom. Whether it is hemorrhoids...reactions13comments
Interviewing For a Job With IBS...In my humble opinion, interviewing and going through the process of finding a new job is among the worst situations for those...reactions1comment
Severe Bloating and How to Alleviate It...Let’s face it: If you have IBS chances are you suffer from constant bloating. And can we all agree, that no one...reactions4comments
