A Different Type of IBD FatigueYou may have read the title of this article and thought you will be reading about IBD, and feeling tired and chronically...reactions25comments
Homemade Baby Food: Putting My Mind At EaseAs a new mom with Crohn’s disease there are many decisions and moments where your disease plays a role in how you...reactions1comment
Oh So TiredWhen you have Crohn's, there are a multitude of symptoms that one can have. This can range from sores in your mouth...reactionscomments
Fall, Football, and Food (While Having UC)Last weekend, I got to enjoy one of my favorite fall activities. No, I didn’t visit a pumpkin festival with the hopes...reactionscomments
When Your Crohn’s Treatment Needs to Be Changed… AgainA few months ago, I wrote an article about a change in my Crohn's treatment plan. Little did I know that it...reactions2comments
The Family Bathroom... Lessons from the StallYou know the feeling. You must find a restroom, now. Except, you’re not alone. You have a little one with you -...reactionscomments
We Are Family: The Benefits of Community When Dealing with IBDLiving with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can make a person feel alone and trapped inside their own dysfunctional body. The emotional...reactionscomments
ListeriaBy May 2007, I had come across another flare up. I didn’t think much of it. It started off slow, but I...reactionscomments
Something I'm Embarrassed to Talk About: My TeethDuring my longest hospitalization I've ever had (6 months) a tooth of mine chipped and I was left with only a portion...reactions17comments
I'm In Remission! Now What?When my gastroenterologist finally said the words, “you’re in deep remission” I could have burst into tears. After years of riding the...reactionscomments
Healing Anal FissuresAfter living with Crohn's disease for almost 15 years, I have finally experienced my first anal fissure. If you are unfamiliar with anal...reactions5comments
Is There An App for That? Exploring Apps for IBDMy husband and I were in the Cleveland Clinic Hospital a couple of weeks ago while he was recovering from colon surgery...reactionscomments
The Frustration of Needing Answers as a UC PatientI have been having more GI symptoms than normal over the past year and a half. They have definitely gotten worse over...reactions1comment
When A Colonoscopy Just Doesn't Cut ItLast week, I had my first colonoscopy in 7 years. This might shock you, as many IBD patients have them as frequently...reactions5comments
Beyond the Bathroom: Lesser Known IBD SymptomsWe know that inflammatory bowel disease is so much more than just urgency and diarrhea. Many of the most impactful symptoms happen...reactions12comments
Unusual and Unexpected Symptoms: Share Your ExperienceLiving with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can sometimes mean facing unexpected and perplexing symptoms that aren't always easy to discuss. In our...reactionscomments
What Do You Wish More People Understood About IBD?No, IBD is not IBS. No, I will not suddenly "get better." No, changing my diet will not make it go away...reactions8comments
Hydrate Your Colon: It's ThirstyAdvertising slogans are intended to attract the public’s attention to a particular product. For example, look at the history of the Coca-Cola...reactions5comments
Ways to Manage Ulcerative Colitis in SchoolDue to brain fog and anemia from ulcerative colitis, I never found a way to study effectively in college. After graduating, I...reactions5comments
Naturopath? Who KnewIn my over 36 years of Crohn’s “experience” I have seen doctors, nurses, specialists, surgeons, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and even a naturopath...reactions7comments
