Tired of the Runaround!-19 years old IBS...We've all had the runaround from G.I's change your diet, exercise more, eat more fiber, Hey! it's all in your head, Have...reactions2comments
Depression and IBS...Anxiety, worry, nerves and IBS. I think we are all familiar with this topic. I’ve talked a lot about it because the...reactionscomments
It’s Okay To Say No On The Holidays...Everyone has their own holiday traditions, with things they enjoy doing each holiday season. But after you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, you’re...reactionscomments
How to Help Someone Who Has IBS...It occurred to me recently, that we read a lot about coping mechanisms for how we deal with living with IBS and...reactionscomments
Ever Feel Really Alone (Even When You're Not)?...In a previous article, I talked a bit about the dangers of ‘isolating’. Everyone has a tendency to want to remove themselves...reactionscomments
Decoding Stigma in IBS - The Importance of Story Telling...As a dietitian specializing in functional gut disorders, I work with IBS patients every day. It’s unfortunate that many of them come...reactionscomments
How My Struggles with IBS Has Changed...When living with a debilitating condition such as IBS, one needs to really consider making drastic and unconventional life changes. For the...reactions2comments
The IBS Vacation...The first thing I thought when I titled this article was ‘ooh, a vacation from IBS!' Well, no, unfortunately that’s not what...reactionscomments
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired...As I’ve mentioned before, I seem to be caught in an endless, vicious cycle of anxiety and stress causing significant IBS flare ups...reactions1comment
Road To Recovery...I have had varying degrees of IBS most of my adult life and I am 71. I have had two bowel resections...reactions2comments
IBS Community on Instagram...Did you know that you can find the IrritableBowelSyndrome.net community on Instagram? We're excited to continue sharing the same great information about...reactionscomments
Breastfeeding with IBS: A Struggle I Never Anticipated...“What has breastfeeding to do with IBS?” you might ask. “Nothing,” my pre-pregnancy self would say. Everything, in my current opinion. Every...reactions2comments
Eating Plant-Based with IBS...Plant-based diets are all the rage. And, for a good reason! According to Food Insight consumer surveys, people ages 18-80 are interested...reactions2comments
My IBS Triggers, Part 1...Over the years I have spent countless hours trying to find which foods trigger IBS for me. More often than not this...reactions9comments
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