Recognizing a Trigger FoodI’m more than a decade into living with IBD. I have spent agonizing days, weeks, months, and years navigating what I eat, how it affects me, how much or little... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How To Deal With Butt LeakageIt’s the worst. You walk from point A to point B, and you leak. Why? Oh, there are so many factors, unfortunately. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and all other inflammatory bowel diseases... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 34-Year Crohn's Journey ContinuesAt the time of my diagnosis back in the '80s, there were 2 options when it came to medical treatment when dealing with my Crohn's. Just 2. Medication or surgery... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Environmental Triggers and IBD SymptomsWhile city life offers definite cultural and social benefits, a more rural environment has helped moderate my IBD symptoms. Coincidence? Perhaps. All I can say is I’ve had way less... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why I Won’t Be Taking Prednisone Ever AgainContent note: This article includes content related to suicide, which may be upsetting for some readers. For more information on mental health resources, click here. Most people living with inflammatory... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and TiredAnyone with Crohn's or colitis can relate to feeling sick and tired of being sick and tired. Every single day can feel like a fight. Life gets mundane and just... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
20 Low-Residue Food IdeasA low-residue diet might be advised for a number of reasons. For example, it might benefit people with problematic diarrhoea, narrowing (strictures) in the intestine, or who those just underwent... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Falling Back Into a Crohn’s Flare After Being in RemissionI’m a veteran IBD patient, having lived with Crohn’s disease now for more than a decade. I mostly understand how my body works, how I need to care for it... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Perimenopause and IBD: Just Another Setback?Mood swings. Hot flashes. Night sweats. Difficulty sleeping. Constant fatigue. Desert-dry conditions in the nether regions. Doesn't this sound like I'm just living my best life? Yep, indeed. I'm living... By Traci Musick-Shaffer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Should All Patients With IBD See a Dietitian?Navigating diet with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can be a real minefield. There's only so much we can learn from food diaries, the internet, and chatting with other patients. Sometimes... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
For Better or For Worse: How Has Your Life Changed After Crohn's?It is a harsh truth to realize that you will never be the same person after hearing the words, "You have Crohn's disease." You will never return to the same... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
IBD and the Dehydration StruggleHaving Crohn’s disease for over 14 years has taught me that I am fighting an uphill battle. Because I go to the bathroom over 12 times a day, I get... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Falling in Love, Even with UCI met Z in 2018 over a dating app where I hadn’t mentioned my ulcerative colitis on my profile. I liked him instantly and we met for a drink the... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Fear of "Passing on" My Crohn's DiseaseFive percent. That's the statistical prediction of passing on my Crohn's disease to my son, according to Crohn's and Colitis UK. It doesn't sound like a huge number. For example... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celery Juice: I Always Come Back to YouIn 2018, I tried the celery juice craze that was going rampant. It was made viral by "The Medical Medium." He has his own books and is a health-guru type... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Experience Being Gluten-Free With Crohn's DiseaseToday I thought I would talk about diet and my experience specifically of going gluten-free with Crohn's disease. There are lots of people who have gone gluten-free but can it... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Remission Still Doesn't Feel Quite RightI would love it if remission meant I felt back to my normal self. The reality is that losing my colon has meant that my normal would always be a... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does a Crohn's Flare-Up Feel Like?Living with Crohn's disease inevitably involves flares. These are times when inflammation increases and symptoms worsen. It is uncomfortable, painful, and draining. To better understand Crohn’s flares, we recently asked... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When IV Insertions Go WrongLet me state the obvious: getting an IV is not fun. I have had probably hundreds of IVs inserted into my body since being diagnosed with Crohn's in 2009 and... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Ugly FistulaSome things in life can’t be explained. The hole that took up my stomach is one of them. I always thought I had a great-looking stomach. I was thin, had... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments