Why Me? The Unfortunate Connections Between IBS and Fibromyalgia...There have been many times that I ask myself, 'why me?' Why do I have IBS? Why do I have to endure...reactions7comments
Sex and IBS...I've already discussed the fragile aspect of navigating romantic and intimate relationships when one has IBS. But that's to say nothing of...reactions2comments
How Seeing a Psychologist Helped My IBS...There have been moments when having IBS has caused me despair. So much so that I’ve been frightened of what might happen...reactions2comments
When IBS and Endometriosis Intersect...I remember it very clearly: a night I was driving home from the diner with my new boyfriend and feeling the distinct...reactions14comments
Don't Touch My Stomach! It's Sensitive!...Have any of you living with IBS ever had to tell someone, maybe a loved one, not to touch your stomach because...reactions2comments
The Best Liquids for IBS...If you have IBS, I’m sure that you have read things about juicing, tea for IBS healing, the smoothie diet, drinking enough...reactions2comments
Irritable Bowel and Multiple Sclerosis...Readers that know of my blog will understand how the bowel system is activated by nerves. The same nerves that go haywire...reactions3comments
Overcoming My Fear of Being a Parent with IBS...A couple of years ago, I wrote an article on my fears about becoming a parent with IBS. In summary, I described...reactions9comments
IBS and Alcohol: Is It Ever Okay to Indulge?...It's well known for even those who don't suffer from IBS or another digestive or GI-related disorder or disease: too much alcohol...reactionscomments
Adenomyosis and IBS...My very first post for this site was on endometriosis and IBS. Endometriosis is when cells similar to endometrium (the lining of...reactions2comments
Vegetarian Protein Sources on a Low FODMAP Diet...Many people struggle to find high protein vegetarian options on a low FODMAP diet, particularly because most legumes are quite high in...reactionscomments
My Top 5 IBS-Friendly Foods...My top 5 IBS-friendly foods are listed here. They include types of milk, creamer, cheese, kombucha, and ice cream. Lactose free milk...reactions4comments
When Spice is NOT so Nice...We probably have all heard of this at some point: spicy foods can cause diarrhea and even contribute to IBS. But that's...reactionscomments
IBS And Acne – Is There a Correlation?...Although I’ve never had clear skin, my acne got so much worse when I started working from home and became less scared...reactions1comment
4 Incredible Resources for IBS Patients...Since I’ve been diagnosed with IBS, I’ve been on the search for all kinds of resources related to this condition, like online...reactionscomments
Why Do Portion Sizes Matter with Low FODMAP Foods?...When it comes to FODMAPs, the professionals don’t label foods as simply “high” and “low”. While that may seem easiest, FODMAPs are...reactionscomments
Meredith McGovern...Meredith McGovern first realized there was something different about her stomach as a tween, going through periods of seemingly random lactose intolerance...
Take the Connected Health Survey!...In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Unsure of my diagnosis...I never experienced any symptoms until I fell and suffered a burst fracture of my T-12 vertebrae. The prescribed tramadol constipated me...reactions4comments
Tori Whitney...Tori was previously an advocate onIrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Diagnosed as a school-aged child with IBS, Tori was unaware of the great significance until becoming...
