Why My IBS Diagnosis Made Me Angry...After years of IBS symptoms that continually got worse and worse, after blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and the...reactionscomments
My story...I’m in my 70’s, had about 6” of colon removed because of diverticulitis. My father had diverticulitis and eventually died of colon...reactions2comments
Discovering The Cause of My IBS-D...Hi, I am a male in his late 20s. Five years ago I started having terrible abdominal pain, so severe I was...reactions5comments
#GivingTuesday - Campaign Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions...NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right Speech...In this series, regarding the Buddhist Eightfold Path and it’s relation to caring for your IBS or other illness, we have reached...reactionscomments
IBS Was My First Diagnosis...IBS was my first diagnosis, but it wasn’t my last. In the past few years of being an IBS patient advocate, I’ve...reactions3comments
Avoiding the Rabbit Hole: Medication and Shame...I am not sure if anyone realizes how difficult it can be to take regular medication. As humans, we are forgetful creatures;...reactionscomments
Gallbladder...I read the story on the gallbladder discussion and there was some concern that maybe there was a link with IBS. I...reactions2comments
Really Hard To Be Intimate with IBS...Here’s a topic I haven’t heard many people discussing when it comes to their IBS – the topic of intimacy. It’s one...reactions2comments
How To Eat Out With Friends When You Have IBS...So you’ve been invited out for dinner with friends, or you’re organizing a family gathering, or you need to arrange a team...reactionscomments
Just Because You Have an Illness......I'm just going to come right out and say it...JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO...reactionscomments
Coffee: An IBS Trigger I (Eventually) Left Behind...My IBS first surfaced when I was mid-way through college. At the time, coffee had become my greatest vice and savior. It...reactionscomments
My anxiety and IBS...I really just need a place to vent and get this out and I figured this would be perfect. I’ve had IBS-D...reactions4comments
5 Ways To Help You Stick To Your Diet...Whether it is gluten free, FODMAPs, GAPS or any other diet that you are on to get your IBS symptoms under control...reactions1comment
The Pain of Discipline and the Pain of Regret...I thought I would share one of my favorite inspirational quotes with you today. I actually first saw this at a martial...reactionscomments
Visible or Invisible: Let’s Be Kind...I recently had a hip replacement surgery, and I’ve been using crutches and then a cane to get around as I recover...reactionscomments
A New Way to Diagnose IBS: An Acoustic Belt...I do not remember my diagnosis journey for IBS fondly. It consisted of me having to take a whole semester off of...reactionscomments
4 Things My IBS Relies on During a Flare...I don’t know about you, but when I happen to have an IBS flare in the comfort of my own home –...reactions4comments
Anything New Can Make Your IBS Flare, But Don't Let it Stop You...One of the most frustrating things about IBS is that you can have everything under control, with no flare ups occurring, and...reactionscomments
What Does Managing Your Illness Really Mean?...Despite the fact that I have had stomach problems (IBS, gastritis, ulcers) and mental illness issues (bi-polar disorder, severe anxiety and clinical...reactionscomments
