Living

I’ve learned the value of connecting with those who also struggle with Crohn’s and colitis. The encouragement offered by each member seems vital at this time in the world when...

When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I knew my life was going change. Although I'd already lived with symptoms for 6.5 years, finally having a proper diagnosis allowed...

I've lived with Crohn's disease now for 16 years, and it's been well controlled for nearly the last 8 years due to the biologic medication Remicade. In order to keep...

I have lived three lives since I was born. Before I was 20 years old, I grew up like any other kid, did sports, got into trouble, drank from the...

After living with ulcerative colitis for over three decades, I’m so tired of being tired. On some days, it feels like a herculean task just getting up out of bed...

Living with Crohn's disease since 2009 has equipped me with a special superpower I never knew I needed. After numerous hospital stays, tests, doctors appointments, and more, I would like...

Horseback riding has been a hobby of mine since childhood. Growing up, my grandfather owned horses and I have photos of myself as a youngster on horseback. I always loved animals...

In the years since I first started showing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, there have been about a million dietary changes I’ve made. I try to reduce the impact of the...

I had been with my partner for six months when I started experiencing symptoms in 2020. At first, I thought it was constipation and didn’t really think anything of it...

This giveaway is now closed! Thanks for your interest. Let’s face it – when you live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you probably spend more time on the porcelain throne...

Ah, colonoscopy prep. The mere mention of it probably makes you want to run and hide. Trust me, I've been there more times than I care to count. But here's...

There is a lot of information on this site regarding Crohn's disease. Some articles are informational regarding specific symptoms such as diarrhea, joint pain, or mouth sores. Others offer inspirational advice on...

Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can make a person feel alone and trapped inside their own dysfunctional body. The emotional toll of my own colitis struggle overwhelmed me...

When my gastroenterologist finally said the words, “you’re in deep remission” I could have burst into tears. After years of riding the remission-flare rollercoaster, trying what felt like every medication...

After living with Crohn's disease for almost 15 years, I have finally experienced my first anal fissure. If you are unfamiliar with anal fissures, an "acute anal fissure looks like a...

My husband and I were in the Cleveland Clinic Hospital a couple of weeks ago while he was recovering from colon surgery. I was trying to take notes after the...

Last week, I had my first colonoscopy in 7 years. This might shock you, as many IBD patients have them as frequently as once a year. My history with this...

We've all been there. You spend months (or more) waiting for your next appointment with your gastroenterologist. You walk into the clinic, a mix of hope and anxiety swirling in...

You may have read the title of this article and thought you will be reading about IBD, and feeling tired and chronically fatigued despite getting 8-10 hours of sleep per...

Traveling has always been a priority of mine, but when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I feared my globe-trotting days were over. The unpredictability of UC in unfamiliar places...