Does Stress Affect IBD?Have you ever noticed that your inflammatory bowel disease tends to get worse during times when you’re under a lot of stress or perhaps when you’re trying something new? For... By Stephanie HughesApril 25, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Think you might have IBD? Here's what you can do!Digestive issues can lead to a lot of confusion. What is causing this pain? Where is the blood in the toilet coming from? Why do I have to use the... By Stephanie HughesMarch 19, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Can IBD Affect Your Gums and Teeth?I recently had one of my semi-annual dentist appointments and was dismayed to hear that my gums had severely receded since my previous visit. My dentist told me I was... By Stephanie HughesDecember 4, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How IBD Can Impact Your Eyes: Iritis and UveitisWe all know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect the body in many different ways, both within the digestive tract and outside of it. I have dealt with... By Stephanie HughesNovember 3, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Weird IBD Symptoms: Erythema NodosumCrohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are digestive diseases, but most anyone who has lived with one of these diseases knows that it can also affect other parts of the body... By Stephanie HughesOctober 13, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Considerations Before Becoming a Parent with IBDI am currently in the midst of my second pregnancy with Crohn’s disease. I was originally diagnosed when I was 13, so I always knew if I chose to be... By Stephanie HughesSeptember 6, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
4 Key Terms for the Newly DiagnosedBeing diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease is often an overwhelming experience. First, there are the basics of dealing with symptoms like pain, fatigue, a constant need to use the... By Stephanie HughesJuly 20, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Who Would I Be without Crohn’s Disease?Sometimes I wonder who I would be if I were never diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Officially, I was given that diagnosis when I was 13 years old, but I had... By Stephanie HughesJuly 14, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What is Crohn’s Colitis?Often when someone is diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease, they are given a specific diagnosis of either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. However, there are times when the diagnosis may... By Stephanie HughesJuly 1, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Invisible Illness: A Blessing and a CurseWe have discussed living with an invisible illness here before, but for anyone who may not understand what I am referring to, here’s what I mean by this term: An... By Stephanie HughesJune 29, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Navigating the Workforce with IBDHaving an inflammatory bowel disease can bring up some challenges when working. There are several things that you have to take into account, such as needing to make frequent and... By Stephanie HughesOctober 12, 2016Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How the IBD Community Changed My LifeI don’t remember a whole lot about when I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. I was 13-years-old and it was all very overwhelming, and most of the decisions went... By Stephanie HughesOctober 4, 2016Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do We Need IBD Awareness?Things have changed in the nearly two decades since I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. In that time, a combination of more people speaking up about living with IBD... By Stephanie HughesSeptember 19, 2016Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hydration: The Significance and the StruggleOne of my biggest struggles with Crohn’s disease has been staying hydrated. It is something I have struggled with for years and when I had surgery to have my colon... By Stephanie HughesAugust 26, 2016Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
4 Steps to Planning a Vacation with IBD.I love to travel. If I had unlimited funds, I would spend my time traveling all over the world, experiencing new things, viewing new sights and tasting new foods. But... By Stephanie HughesJuly 21, 2016Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
So You've Just Been Diagnosed with Crohn's or UC. Now What?Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis is a life-changing event. There are likely so many things going through your head that you’re not sure where to start. Here... By Stephanie HughesJune 10, 2016Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things You May Not Know About Crohn’s DiseaseMany people believe inflammatory bowel disease to simply be a “bathroom disease.” They don’t realize how much more complicated these diseases are and how varied the symptoms can be. Here... By Stephanie HughesMay 9, 2016Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
