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
What is the Worst Part of Working with IBS?...When it comes to working with IBS, it’s not easy to perform because negative symptoms can kick in at any moment. As...reactions17comments
I am Not a Victim...Contributor and Patient Advocate, Hess Polanco, uses spoken word to cope with his IBS. In this video, he shares a piece with...reactionscomments
What You Need to Know to Manage IBS...The team at IrritablebBowelSyndrome.net conducted their annual "IBS in America Survey" for 2018 and the results are giving us some fantastic insight...reactionscomments
What is Your Favorite IBS Friendly Meal?...As IBS sufferers, we don’t always have the luxury of eating whatever we want because our symptoms can easily be triggered. That...reactionscomments
