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 MoreTruth: this time of year can get crazy. Back-to-school season is already here, and me and my family are super busy preparing. The shopping, the organizing and the long lines for pumpkin spice lattes—it’s a lot! And do you know what I don’t have time to deal with? The constipation, abdominal pain and bloating that come with my Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C). Enter Trulance® (plecanatide).
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!
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