3 Reasons Why I Dislike Having IBS-D...Living with irritable bowel syndrome, no matter what subtype, can be very difficult in so many ways. However, since I deal with IBS with predominant diarrhea (IBS-D), I sometimes speak... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Summer Heat and IBS-D: A Recipe for Dehydration...Have you had one of those awful IBS-D flares that leaves you weak and dehydrated? You need to be especially mindful of flares when the temperature starts to rise. A... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 of us, it took several years, doctors, and... By HessP5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 even a hint of shame. Train station toilets... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
House Hunting with IBS...I’ll admit it, I am that girl that likes to pop into open houses during the weekend. If I am driving around and see an open house sign, you better believe... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Really? I Have to Use the Toilet Again?...IBS interrupts my productivity all the time. In fact, it interrupts my daily life constantly, whether I’m being productive or not, and especially at moments you would least expect. For... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sensitive Stomach – A Byproduct Of IBS?...I’ve known for a while that I can’t stand having my belly constricted. That’s why I’ve always avoided tight waistbands, pants without stretch, and even sucking in – all of... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
Surviving IBS: 1-Bathroom Home and Mobility Issues...So, I cannot run to the bathroom. Running is something I physically cannot do now. This has created its own set of challenges when dealing with acute flares. Add in... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Inferno...Do you ever get that feeling sometime after you’ve finished a meal or a snack? You know… that feeling of “oh sh*t” literally? Your stomach takes a roll and you... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
IBS-D Symptoms, Ranked...Having IBS-D provides me with a variety of symptoms. Some are merely a nuisance; others make life feel impossible at times. Lately, I’ve been experiencing some new forms of IBS... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
IBS-C Pain vs. IBS-D Pain...I have IBS-M so I have episodes of both IBS-C and IBS-D. Both sides of the coin are awful, and both episodes are painful. Neither is preferable. However, the pain... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Would You Rather Deal With: IBS-D or IBS-C?... person suffers from every IBS symptom, except the extreme abnormal bowel habits. Nonetheless, I constantly hear different stories regarding how IBS... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Unwittingly Changed My IBS-D to IBS-C...You know how it feels when you’ve been trying to solve a problem for a whole year, and then you do something different for another reason entirely—and that something turns... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 unable to sleep on my side at night... By markph2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Years and Years...I had my gallbladder out when I was 18. I am now 70. I found a drug used for high cholesterol that helps a lot. It is Welchol. It is... By dlmasrers11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Working From Home Has Eased My IBS-D...My IBS symptoms have always been the worst in the mornings. Suffering from IBS-D does not make working life easy for me, especially when there’s travel involved. For me, I... By Sarah Taylor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Parent of Teenagers: An IBS Story...Throughout my time contributing to IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, many people have shared their trials and tribulations dealing with IBS and raising children. How do you explain that you are sick a lot... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Time to Break the Poop Taboo...Poop. Turd. Crap. Number two. Stools. Fecal matter. Sh*t. Bowel movements. Dropping the kids off at the pool. There are so many slang words and phrases used to describe poo... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Hated School Bathrooms, Then Destroyed My Pants...Before I was officially diagnosed with IBS, I’ve had a long-running history of misusing and abusing my body. Whether I was divulging in an entire pack of sugar-free cinnamon Altoids... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When IBS-D Improves But Does Not Get Better... house and from making plans with friends. Whenever I’m bloated, I’m always scared that this will somehow turn into a major IBS-D flare. It has... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments