Why I See a Therapist About My Ulcerative ColitisMost of us have heard of the "mind-body connection," a term often used to remind people that their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can have an impact on the physical... By Eshani SuryaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Stomach Flu Plus Crohn’s: A Story of Severe DehydrationBecause I am immuno-compromised, viruses attack my body much differently than other people. Combine my suppressed immune system with the fact that I don't have a colon or a foot of... By Paul RichmanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBD and the Sleep StruggleI recently wrote a post about sleep hygiene and IBD. In that post, I talked about what sleep hygiene means, what it actually involves, and why it’s particularly important for... By Sahara Fleetwood-BeresfordBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Colitis Landfill: Taking Out the Trash on Failed TreatmentsThe most out-of-reach cabinet in my kitchen is above the refrigerator. At 5-feet-4-inches, I can't reach it without the help of a step stool. Why put frequently used kitchen items... By Traci Musick-ShafferBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making the Most of Infusion DayThe first time I went to get a biologic infusion, my partner went with me. We had so much fun, we decided to make each infusion day into a "date... By Eshani SuryaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Crohn's Urgency and Having an Almost-AccidentLately, I have been slacking with my diet, and whenever I do, my symptoms ramp up. Why has my diet been suffering, you ask? Well, life has become quite busy in the... By thedancingcrohnieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Crohn's May Be Invisible But My Side Effects Were NotHumira can be the magic drug that puts many Crohn's patients in remission. I remember seeing commercials, hearing patients claim that "remission is possible" and felt hopeful when my GI... By Julie Marie PalumboBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Horrific Period Pain With Crohn’sUs women can all agree, that whether you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, our symptoms love to ramp up during our menstrual cycles. Isn't it horrible? I noticed this when... By thedancingcrohnieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Invisible Mental Load of IBDDuring the years I struggled with undiagnosed Crohn's disease, my mental health suffered. I was full of symptoms and missing answers, and many of the healthcare providers I sought out... By Amanda OsowskiBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Pushing Through a Flare With Focused Breathing"Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body." –Thich Nhat Hanh Life with IBD is painful, messy, and exhausting. So, what can a person do when the... By Traci Musick-ShafferBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Perspective of a Crohn's "Veteran"June 1988. I don't remember the exact date but I do remember that I had already been suffering from severe, curled-up-in-a-ball type pain, diarrhea, drastic weight loss, and dozens of... By Vern LaineBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I’m in Remission, So Why Do I Still Get Stomach Aches?One would think that as a Crohn's or colitis patient, you fall into 1 of 2 categories: "active disease" or "in remission." The truth is, there is a gray area... By Julie Marie PalumboBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Living With a Fistula in the Summer MonthsFistulas are a common part of living with IBD. It's thought about one-third of people with Crohn's will develop a fistula at some point.1 Summer months can be particularly difficult... By Jenna FarmerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Weird Reaction to an Iron InfusionRecently, I went in for an iron infusion, as I always have issues with iron deficiency anemia. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease back in 2011 and have had so many... By thedancingcrohnieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Gift and Curse of PrednisoneUp until recently, I have been lucky to have experienced a long period of clinical remission from my ulcerative colitis symptoms. After an initial hospitalization with my first flare, my... By Christal DavisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for Doing a Stool Test at HomeI have to make an assumption here: no one likes doing a stool test at home. Unfortunately, I've had to do them many times in order to collect a sample... By Eshani SuryaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
With Crohn’s, Healing Is Not LinearRecently, I wrote an article updating my current health and it was not good. I had been on the upward trajectory for about 3 solid months, where I had put on... By thedancingcrohnieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Crohn's + Perianal Disease: A Literal Pain In the ButtI, like most with IBD, experience a number of secondary problems related to the ongoing challenge of living with Crohn's or colitis. The 2 that stand out the most for... By Vern LaineBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
15 Questions & Answers on Living With Ulcerative Colitis"Existence wants you to be you." –Osho For anyone new to this IBD site, you might be wondering more about your own diagnosis or maybe the diagnosis of a loved... By Traci Musick-ShafferBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
What I Eat and Drink During the Summer With Crohn’sToday is one of the hottest days in the UK but we still have many weeks of summer ahead of us. I have often shared recipes and useful foods that... By Jenna FarmerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
