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What I Wish More People Knew About IBS

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

April Recap + What I Wish You Knew About IBS

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Hi Reader,

This month felt especially meaningful.

With IBS Awareness Month coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the conversations, connections, and moments that reminded me why this work matters so deeply.

I had the opportunity to attend an IBS Awareness event at Austin City Hall, where World IBS Days (April 17–19) was recognized to help bring visibility to irritable bowel syndrome and the millions of people it affects.

It was truly an honor to connect with gastroenterology clinicians from Austin Gastroenterology, alongside the team at Ardelyx, in support of this initiative.

And I also spent time at the Scrubs N Heels Leadership Summit, where I had important conversations with GI providers about something that comes up often in my work: how to support patients navigating IBS alongside a complicated relationship with food.

What stood out most this month is this:

So many people are still struggling in silence.

IBS is common, but it is still widely misunderstood. And for many, the path to care is confusing, frustrating, or delayed altogether.

I've shared more on the Wholesome Start Blog where I talk about:
• What IBS actually is and why it’s often missed
• The real impact it has on quality of life
• Why restriction is not the answer
• And how nutrition and lifestyle support can be used in a more sustainable, compassionate way

You can read the full post here:​

Even though IBS Awareness Month is ending, these conversations are not.

If anything, this month has reminded me that awareness is just the beginning.

What truly matters is what we continue to do with it: listening more closely, supporting more thoughtfully, and creating space for people to feel understood in their experiences.

If you’re navigating IBS yourself, I want you to know you’re not alone in it. And if you’re looking for guidance, I’m here to support you.
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P.S. If you feel comfortable sharing, what’s one thing you wish your provider better understood about your IBS?

Talk soon,

Samina Qureshi RDN, LD, CSDH

IBS & Gut Health Dietitian

​Wholesome Start, LLC Serving patients across Texas
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