While December is the most wonderful time of the year for many, the last-minute shopping and family expectations from the holidays can also make it quite hectic. As someone living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C), I can’t be dealing with symptoms of constipation, abdominal pain and bloating while balancing everything that comes with the holiday season too.
Read MoreThere were countless days that I would cancel plans last minute or stare at my reflection in the mirror in disgust because my stomach would be distended, bloated and uncomfortable. For a fashionista, this was a huge problem. It felt like punishment. I loved the art of dressing up for work and girls’ nights alike, yet my Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) could change everything at the drop of a hat. And the worst part…I was so very disciplined with my diet. I cut gluten, dairy, nuts, red wine and processed sugars. I felt helpless and hopeless. That was then, this is now!
Read MoreWhen you have chronic pain, it feels like you're having chronic conversations about it, too. It's a joy-sucking, time-sucking event that can drain you mentally and physically.
Read More*This post has been sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals. All opinions are my own.
I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) and I’ve battled it for as long as I can remember. I thought I was the only one living with constipation and abdominal pain. Turns out I was wrong. In fact, I’m one of 3.6 million U.S. adults living with IBS-C.
Read MoreI am nearing the end of a glorious nine day vacation in paradise. One day, we sleepily shuffled to breakfast complete with bed head and cobwebs, my oldest daughter looked up at me and asked, “When did you know you had IBS?” It’s a fair question. I knew by the age of 10 that certain foods made me extraordinarily uncomfortable and my self esteem was a whole other topic. But it was until about 38 that doctors started to tell me that I might want to get tested or try a script or an elimination diet.
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