Three Weeks and Counting!Remember, I went into surgery to have my whole entire colon removed on December 17 2007? As I stated before I was...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome After Bowel ResectionWe all know that Crohn's, ulcerative colitis and IBD in general affect us all differently. The common denominator is the disease itself;...reactionscomments
The Gastrocolic Reflex: “Food Goes Right Through Me!”Have you ever eaten a meal and almost right after you've eaten, you are rushing to the bathroom to have a bowel...reactions21comments
What It’s Really Like Living With Short Bowel SyndromeLiving with Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome (SBS) means navigating an invisible but relentless battle that extends far beyond the physical...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and CausesShort bowel syndrome (SBS) happens when your small intestine cannot absorb enough nutrients and fluids from the food you eat. This can...reactionscomments
Gut Massage for Intestinal PainIt’s holiday vacation time. I’m sitting in a restaurant enjoying an ocean view and finishing a scrumptious seafood meal with my husband...reactions10comments
Getting Diagnosed With Short Bowel Syndrome: What to ExpectThere is no single test for short bowel syndrome (SBS). The diagnosis comes from your medical history, a physical exam, and a...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome and Crohn’s Disease: What Is the Connection?Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome both affect your digestive system, but they are not the same condition. Crohn's disease is a...reactionscomments
Over 3 Decades of Crohn’s Pain… and Finally Pain-FreeOver 30 years ago, if you told me that one day my Crohn's and I would be finally pain-free, I would have...reactions7comments
Celebrate World Ostomy Day!October 2 is World Ostomy Day! In honor of this day, we've put together some tips to help celebrate and share. Whether...reactions1comment
How To Embrace Both Medical Care and Self-Care With IBDI found myself presented with the perfect opportunity for a self-care day. My partner was hosting an old college friend at our...reactions3comments
Normal Labs, Persistent Fog: Post-Anemia FatigueUnpredictability reigns supreme in my experience with ulcerative colitis. Each success in managing my disease comes with a twist. My symptoms manifest...reactions3comments
How to Make Sustainable Diet Changes with Crohn’s or Ulcerative ColitisIt's great to set resolutions and goals, aiming to become a better version of the person you are. The problem, however, is...reactions3comments
Unexpected Weight Gain: How Changing My Diet Calmed My J-Pouch SymptomsEver since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on...reactionscomments
Coping With The IBD Mental Load & Recognizing Cognitive BurnoutAs we all know, living with IBD is incredibly unpredictable. While many of us develop strategies to cope with flares, there’s a...reactionscomments
How to Talk About More Than Your Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseDo you ever feel like when you are at the worst of things with your IBD, all you have to talk about...reactions1comment
Progress in the IBD WorldI know how easy it is to get frustrated with this disease. After all... I could go on and on. However, with...reactions1comment
Unhealthy Coping MechanismsLife with a chronic illness is hard. Diseases such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (Crohn’s) are no exception. Between the...reactions4comments
IBD and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactions2comments
Giving In To A Craving…and Paying The Bathroom CostI will admit, I have an addiction. It's a good addiction. I promise. I am addicted to coffee. I really love it, and have...reactions14comments
