No, It's Not Bulimia!: Weight Loss and IBS...When I transferred from a private college to a state university my junior year, I was nearly 5'5 and 125 pounds. I...reactionscomments
Fighting the Good Fight...From all the groans and gurgles going on in my abdomen, it sounds like a major battle is being fought. I’m not...reactionscomments
Take the 2019 Media Habits Survey...Netflix? Cable? YouTube? Streaming? Catching a show on your tablet or smartphone? Tell us about your watch style!...
Stress, IBS and Getting On With It...One of the biggest triggers for IBS is stress, yet stress isn’t as simple a concept as most people think it is...reactionscomments
How to Beat the Cravings...Cravings are often the hardest part of sticking to any new diet. They catch us when we are not only stressed but...reactionscomments
Antidepressants and IBS...I got a lot of great feedback when I wrote an article about depression and IBS a few months ago. Part of...reactionscomments
Coping with Invisible Illnesses in the Workplace...I don't know about you, but I've lost out on several professional opportunities because of my physical and mental states. Between bathroom...reactionscomments
Coping with Physical Pain...From what I’ve read and the people I’ve spoken with on the topic, IBS pain comes in a variety of forms and...reactions14comments
Coping with IBS and Body Image...I recently had the opportunity to pose for a photographer. This particular photographer specializes in beautiful nude portraits; however, this was not...reactionscomments
Comparing Illnesses...For some, getting diagnosed with IBS can be difficult as it involves several doctor’s visits of complaining about the same issues for...reactions4comments
The Challenges of Food Shopping with IBS...There are so many aspects to IBS that make the “simple” things in life difficult. For instance, it’s commonly known that it...reactionscomments
IBS and Constipation...I have IBS-M. I have said before, if a gun were held to my head, I would choose the ‘D’ part of...reactions2comments
Discouraged...I'm writing this after being up for most of the night again with intense lower back pain and diarrhea. I was diagnosed...reactions13comments
Do IBS Sufferers Complain Too Much?...When IBS sufferers attempt to describe their symptoms, some people tend to think they’re over-exaggerating about normal things that everyone else goes...reactions8comments
The Benefits of Minimalism...In a previous article, I spoke about the idea of relapse with regards to IBS. A lot of times relapse and ‘bad...reactionscomments
Sometimes I Just Need a Break...I feel like my IBS often acts as a reminder that I need to slow down and take a break. When I’ve...reactions3comments
The BBQ Break-up Letter...Dear Local BBQ Joint: It breaks my heart to say this, but I may have to quit you. I’ve enjoyed many unforgettable...reactions2comments
Caring For Yourself...Always...Living with IBS presents many challenges. Some are easily overcome and others are not. While the idea of ‘mind, body, spirit’ has...reactionscomments
New Studies Look at Potential Causes, Impacts and Treatments for IBS...As both an IBS patient and a health writer and journalist, I try to keep current on the latest scientific studies and...reactions1comment
Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh…...Having IBS is like having a younger brother or sister annoy you every time you’re on the phone with your high school...reactions4comments
