Venting Session Vol. 4: I Really Don’t Want To Use The Toilet AGAIN!...Want to know something interesting about my IBS? On average, I’d say I use the toilet about 5-7 times a day. Any...reactions3comments
4 Things I Do to Manage My Anxiety During an IBS Flare...My IBS and anxiety go hand in hand. They’re best friends if you will, egging each other on to perform. Especially if...reactions3comments
IBS-D...I had gastric bypass in September 2019. Ever since that day I’ve had IBS-D with c. diff. Only recently was the c...reactions2comments
Can I Camp If I Have IBS?...I am a city girl, having been born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I never laid eyes on a tent the...reactionscomments
Hanging in...Every day I keep hoping the bloating and pain will be gone. But no! No matter what I do. Gastro prescribes Linzess...reactions7comments
Diet, Prebiotics, and Probiotics for IBS-C...IBS-C or IBS with constipation is a condition that can impact your quality of life. Following a restricted diet such as the...reactionscomments
How Routines Can Help...When I first developed IBS I was living the life of a chaotic college student. My schedule fluctuated dramatically from day to...reactionscomments
IBS Caused by Medication and My Genetics...As an adult, I ate nutritiously, exercised regularly, maintained a healthy weight, had no health issues except for an occasional cold until...reactions4comments
My Uncomfortable Truth About Bloating...I spend more time than I care to think about nursing a bloated stomach. If I had to guess, I’d go for...reactionscomments
The Medical Community and IBS...When I first started having severe symptoms that were eventually explained by a diagnosis of IBS, I was half-way through college. I...reactions2comments
Parenting with IBS...Being a new parent and having irritable bowel syndrome can be quite a challenge. In this video, I talk about the struggle...reactions4comments
My Shrunken Social Life...I first was diagnosed with IBS in college, which is usually a peak time in one's life for social opportunities. Though I...reactionscomments
Why I Rely on My Bath for the Ultimate Post-IBS Flare Remedy...I have been obsessed with taking baths for my IBS for quite a while now. I’m in them so often and for...reactionscomments
Good Days Do Happen...I remember the first year of my IBS journey so well. I was freaked out, miserable, and felt like I would never...reactions1comment
Losing Weight with Low FODMAP Diet...I was wondering the other day if non-IBS people used the low FODMAP diet as a weight loss diet. I don’t generally...reactions2comments
It was never IBS, but Ovarian Cancer...A lot of people have asked me what were the symptoms, how it was diagnosed and why it happened. I would not...reactions3comments
Antibiotics and IBS...The doctor squinted at the computer and then returned her glance to me. "It looks like you have an infection," she said...reactions10comments
Emergency Room Pain...The other day I was speaking with someone about the intense pain that coincides with some IBS symptoms, cramping in particular. They...reactions6comments
The Stigma around "Poop Talk"...Unfortunately, I understand how embarrassing and uncomfortable it can be to talk to others about our bowel movements. None of us asked...reactions2comments
Low FODMAP Eating While Camping...For many, summertime means vacation, weekend getaways, and the great outdoors. Relaxing and stress-free right? For those with IBS, it can sometimes...reactionscomments
