Quiz: What Did Our In America Survey Teach Us About IBD?In 2019, 1,705 people diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease took our online IBD In America survey. Of the 1,705 people who completed the survey, 1,000 were diagnosed with Crohn’s disease... By Editorial TeamJuly 22, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Q&A with Dr. Nandi: ACG Ulcerative GuidelinesFor the first time in 10 years, The American College of Gastroenterology has issued updated clinical guidelines on the management of ulcerative colitis (UC). Its approach has changed from addressing... By Editorial TeamApril 1, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Inflammatory Bowel Disease FAQsIt is estimated that about 1.6 million Americans have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).1 This figure includes about 780,000 people with Crohn’s disease and another 907,000 with ulcerative colitis.1 Whether you... By Editorial TeamJuly 13, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask-the-Advocate: Strategies for IBD FatigueMany people don't realize that IBD can cause extreme exhaustion! Results from our 2017 In America survey indicated that Fatigue was the most commonly experienced symptom for those with Crohn's... By Editorial TeamJune 13, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Ask-the-Advocate: One Positive Thing from Life with IBDLiving with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can have many negative aspects - symptoms, complications, treatment, etc - but many of those with chronic illness... By Editorial TeamMay 29, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Common Questions Non-IBDers AskInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is something that can take a while to truly understand. It is also a disease that comes with a lot of myths. For IBD awareness month... By Marisa Lauren TroyMay 27, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ask-the-Advocate: Piece of Advice for IBD CaregiverInflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can affect the whole family, including friends. It can be difficult from both perspectives - caregivers can often be frustrated... By Editorial TeamMay 21, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ask-the-Advocate: If You Could Make One Symptom Disappear...Inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn's and UC, bring many unwanted symptoms - some that are visible, some that are not. And sometimes, it's not the obvious symptom that's the most... By Editorial TeamMay 15, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Ask-the-Advocate: One Thing You Wish Your Doctor UnderstoodIt's no secret that inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, are wildly misunderstood! Even by healthcare professionals! It can be frustrating to say the least. So we asked... By Editorial TeamMay 8, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
