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
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
How to Get Over Your Food FearsThere are many fears to be had when living with Crohn's or UC. Many fear needing a bathroom urgently during a traffic...reactionscomments
Elimination DietsElimination diets involve eliminating certain foods from your diet while tracking how these changes impact your health. One element that can help...reactions3comments
A Not-So-Daunting Transition to a New MedicationAfter managing ulcerative colitis with 5-ASA medications for nearly a decade, I recently took a significant step in my treatment plan by...reactions1comment
Dear Sunshine, Please Go Away. My Crohn's Hates You.It's still August, but I am officially done with summer. Anybody else the same? Each year when April and May come around...reactions9comments
Coping with UC Flare-UpsEach year we ask people with inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis, to tell us about their lives in the IBD In...reactionscomments
Sex? What’s that? - Intimacy and IBD In America 2019Intimacy, whether it includes sex or not, remains an important factor in a person’s life, despite age or chronic health conditions. Unfortunately...reactions1comment
The Best Hack I Discovered While Experiencing a Crohn’s FlareOne of the most common side effects of having a Crohn’s or UC flare is dehydration. Since we are constantly using the...reactions15comments
Transitioning to Home Healthcare for Infusion MedicationAs a Crohn’s patient, I was prescribed my first biologic in early 2016, just a few months after my official diagnosis. When...reactions1comment
Planning Events with Crohn’s: Stress Lowering TipsPlanning a wedding (or other major events) as a healthy person can be stressful, but planning a wedding with a Crohn’s diagnosis...reactions2comments
UC and Chronic PainAs I'm sure you all know by now, ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms can vary from person to person. Unfortunately, that's the nature...reactionscomments
