Parenting and Fatigue
Being a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together …
Editorial Team
IBD In America: What’s That?
A diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can bring about an array of emotions, from frustration to relief. The lack …
IBD Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding
In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words …
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive
There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You …
Guided Meditation
Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help …
IBD is Painful
In celebration of World IBD Day this week, we wanted to shed some light on what pain with IBD feels …
Advocates Write Letters to Their Newly Diagnosed Selves
In honor of World IBD Day on Sunday, May 19, 2019, our community advocates wrote a letter to their newly …
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind
Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. …
Take The Clinical Trial Patient Voice Survey (Now Closed)
Have you participated in a clinical trial? Are you interested in participating in future clinical trials? We want to hear …
Community Conversations: Sex, Relationships, and IBD
We know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our …
Breathing Exercises
Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are …
Mental Health Month 2019
Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical …
Introducing our New Accessibility Feature
You may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members …
IBD Anxieties: Financial Stress
In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like IBD and its side effects. …
New UC Guideline Focuses on Keeping Your Mucosa Happy for Long-term Remission
The widespread availability of new and better treatments for ulcerative colitis (UC) prompted a recent update to the national guidelines …
First Head-to-Head Trial of Entyvio vs Humira for UC
Last month, results from a head-to-head trial of Humira (adalimumab) versus Entyvio (vedolizumab) were presented in Copenhagen, Denmark at the …
Q&A with Dr. Nandi: ACG Ulcerative Guidelines
For the first time in 10 years, The American College of Gastroenterology has issued updated clinical guidelines on the management …
Me & My Doctor: Results from Our HCP Satisfaction Survey
What matters the most in your treatment? Chances are, your healthcare team makes a big difference in how you feel …
New Guidelines Set Goal of Disease Modification For Those With UC
For the first time in 10 years The American College of Gastroenterology has issued updated clinical guidelines on the management …
FDA Finds Increased Risk of Blood Clots in Lungs in RA Patients Taking Xeljanz at Higher Doses in Clinical Trials
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that safety drug trials have found an increased risk of …