Illustration created for Health Union, LLC Irritable Bowel Syndrome Community “Drink Drank Drunk — IBS and Alcohol”.

The tone of this community is lighthearted and often humorous while also seeking to destigmatize the disease and spread awareness of the pain, discomfort, shame, and embarrassment associated with living with IBS.

In this article, the writer shares how they sometimes accept the IBS consequences of their drinking to have fun, socialize, and let loose with friends.