The Fear has Returned...From participating in this website, I know that many of you can relate to THE FEAR. The constant gnawing in between flare-ups...reactions3comments
I No Longer Have a Phobia of Using Public Bathrooms...One of the best things my IBS has given me is the ability to poo in any toilet, anytime, anywhere. All without...reactions4comments
An Open Letter to IBS & Fibromyalgia Warriors...Dear Fibromyalgia Warriors, As people with fibromyalgia, we understand what it means to be a warrior. To be someone who puts up...reactions2comments
How Many Doctors Did It Take To Get Diagnosed?...I cannot speak for most about their journey to getting diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. However, I do know that for some...reactions2comments
3 Time Management Tips to Increase Productivity Despite IBS...I don’t know how many times I planned a super productive day, only to end up running back and forth between my...reactionscomments
When You Can't Work...I thought I would share a little today. I find sharing things that are causing me trouble with others is very therapeutic...reactionscomments
Mind Over Matter...I really wasn’t planning on getting into a ‘mind over matter’ thing…but I guess I am :-). I have noticed lately that...reactions2comments
Nature as an IBS Remedy...I know what you may be thinking: Why would I want to be in the woods if I am worried about needing...reactions1comment
Living With IBS: An Interview with Hess Polanco...I recently recorded this podcast interview for Living With with IrritableBowelSyndrome.net advocate, Hess Polanco. We talked about the stigma of IBS, why...reactionscomments
Food Is Not the Enemy: Part 2...Those of you who have read some of my articles know that I’ve had a rough relationship with gluten. For over six...reactionscomments
The Impact of PMS on IBS...My very first post for this site explored how my diagnosis of endometriosis – a reproductive disease that often leads to very...reactionscomments
How I Use Medical Cannabis For My IBS...Disclaimer: Please note that I am not influencing anyone to consume any form of medical marijuana or cannabis overall. I am just...reactions2comments
What Works For Some...To date, there has been no cure developed for IBS. We know this. So what are we all left to do? We...reactions4comments
Tips On Getting Your Family To Understand...Having an invisible illness is quite difficult to deal with when you feel like no one understands what you’re going through. It’s...reactions2comments
I Don't Need a Restraining Order to Keep IBS from Stalking Me...For years I’ve been cohabiting with a volatile partner called IBS that I’ve wanted to break up with for years. Unfortunately, it...reactions3comments
Sweet, Sweet 18: Having IBS As A Teenager (Hint - It Is Not Fun)...Imagine you are on a stage. It is your last year of high school and the last year of performances for you...reactions2comments
Having A Trigger Food Once In A While...Am I expected to be perfect 100 percent of the time? Or am I supposed to live a restricted lifestyle forever because...reactionscomments
Gastritis: A Disorder that Intersects With IBS...About eight years ago, my stomach started acting up in the worst way. I found myself constantly besieged by reflux and heartburn...reactions3comments
Living with IBS – My Fear of Having Children...Having IBS can cause you to have many fears when it comes to life changes. For me, having children is one of...reactions3comments
A New Parent with IBS...I am now a first-time parent and it feels like one of the greatest accomplishments I have ever made throughout my entire...reactionscomments
