Crohn's Disease and My Annual Full-Body Skin CheckLast year, I wrote an article about finding a lump in my breast, and how much I wanted Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients to know that the medications we take... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating High-Pressure Situations with IBDWe as IBD patients know how stressful it is to participate in almost any event outside the home that requires using a public bathroom that may or may not be... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
6 Strange Crohn's Symptoms Only Crohnies UnderstandIf you have Crohn's disease, you know that there are some weird symptoms that only we as Crohn’s patients understand. It's the little isms that only a fellow Crohnie can... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments55 comments
A Semi-Vegetarian Diet for Crohn's or ColitisI just finished reading "Self-Healing Colitis and Crohn's: The Complete Wholesome Guide To Healing The Gut and Staying Well" by David Klein. It's a very interesting book revolving around how... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Happens When You Have to Change Your GI Doctor?Recently, a family member of mine mentioned that his gastroenterologist is retiring. Though this family member does not have Crohn's or UC, he has cultivated a relationship with this doctor... By Eshani Agrawal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Crohn's Is More Than a Pooping Disease… but It’s Still a Pooping Disease!We all know that IBD is way more than a pooping disease, right? But it's also still a pooping disease. I've been living in Crohn's disease remission for most of... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Which Do I Have: Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis?When I think of the word "diagnosis," I get a sense of nagging anxiety, but also hope. With a diagnosis, there is the hope that you will receive the right... By Eshani Agrawal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With IBD"I have what . . . ?" Some IBD diagnoses come as a shock. Perhaps you had never even heard of Crohn's or colitis before you were diagnosed. Or maybe... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Cost of Crohn'sI like to view my lifelong illness in the most optimistic light possible. If I have to live with a disease forever, I may as well embrace it and not... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing Your Child For a ColonoscopyMany expectant parents dream of the milestones they will celebrate as their baby grows: First steps. First words. First day of school. First colonoscopy is not on that list. But some... By Jennifer Landau3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning About Anemia the Hard Way With UC"Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners." –William Shakespeare One of the worst ulcerative colitis flares I've experienced landed me in the hospital. Granted, I was... By Traci Musick-Shaffer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Ask the Advocates: Insecurities and Hiding IBD SymptomsIBD has its fair share of embarrassing symptoms. From its smells to its sounds, there are parts of your illness you may wish to keep private. Maybe it's which of... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Downloadable Food JournalOne of the most frustrating parts of inflammatory bowel disease is that everyone is different when it comes to how they manage their condition. What one person can tolerate eating... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling with IBD: A Harsh Toilet Paper TaleIt's the holidays. My husband and I are driving from Ohio to Florida to visit family. As typical with long drives, miles without restroom breaks can be challenging for those... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Deciding To Get Ostomy SurgeryAlmost everyone, I think, eventually needs to make the decision for surgery no matter what it is. Sometimes it's an easy decision, sometimes it's hard, and sometimes it’s made for... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Was Your Worst Flare Ever?Flares: doubled-over, balled-up, all-consuming flares. The worst symptoms of Crohn's and colitis flare-ups can come in many forms – pain, fatigue, nausea, bleeding. Perhaps it involves hours of sitting in... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Elemental Diet and Crohn’s DiseaseThis month, I'm struggling with Crohn's symptoms and have been relying on elemental drinks when things get difficult. I thought it might be useful for me to share a guide... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is This Symptom Normal?I regularly see people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ask if the symptoms they are experiencing are normal. They are usually asking because they're unsure whether they should contact... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Has UC or Crohn's Affected Your Relationships?Living with a chronic illness like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis (UC) will test you. It will test your pain tolerance, your patience, and your relationships. Your families, friends, and spouses... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments