My Shadowy Companion Called "Flare""I really hate messaging you this today, but is there any way you can get my first 3 classes covered? I'm having...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
Gas and Bloating With IBDInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to several conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The two most common are Crohn's disease...reactions5comments
InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on INFLAMMATORYBOWELDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
How I Was Yesterday Means Nothing Today!As a person with ulcerative colitis, I have always had to be constantly aware of how changeable it is. I often live...reactions7comments
UC and the Sleep StruggleI recently wrote a post about sleep hygiene and IBD. In that post, I talked about what sleep hygiene means, what it...reactions10comments
IBD: Remission & AnxietyI'm on a mission to remission. If you’ve read parts of my story before, you’ll know that it took me more than...reactions5comments
I Am Strong, but I Am TiredMy mom sent me a quote the other day that said: "I am strong, but I am tired." I shared the quote...reactions3comments
Experiencing a Bowel Obstruction With Crohn'sHaving IBD is hard enough to deal with each and every day, and in my case, it's Crohn's disease. And with everything...reactions9comments
Stiff, Achy, and Sore: Crohn’s Joint PainWe all know that, as you get older, your body is going to let you know you are getting older. Stiff achy...reactions27comments
"Still Tired": Living With Crohn's FatigueI feel like "still tired" is sometimes the anthem of my life. When my Crohn's disease is active, my fatigue can be...reactions29comments
It's Okay Not to Be OkayOne thing I absolutely love to talk about is mental health. Whether it's on my blog, Chronically Strong, my social media and other...reactions5comments
Making the Shift to BiologicsIn the early days of my diagnosis, I was devastated that I might be on medication for the rest of my life...reactions4comments
How To Support Someone With IBDSupportive family and friends are essential for those of us living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s not uncommon to feel isolated...reactionscomments
Colonoscopy: A Necessary EvilThe liquid diet. The hunger. The downing of glasses of laxative. The lead-up to a colonoscopy is not a pretty picture. Unfortunately...reactions1comment
Experiencing Rectal Bleeding With Ulcerative ColitisThe sight of blood makes me queasy. I've never had a strong stomach for it. Not even fake gore in horror films...reactions3comments
What to Expect During an Infusion of a BiologicToday I am going to talk about what it's like to get an infusion of a biologic medication to treat Crohn's disease...reactions8comments
8 Tips for Surviving Your Monthly Period When You Have IBDDealing with your period can be tough enough for lots of women, whether that's due to painful cramps, low moods, or zero...reactionscomments
Managing IBD When Other Health Conditions Take PrecedenceAs someone who’s lived with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for nearly 15 years now, I’m not stranger to the fact that Crohn’s...reactionscomments
My Surgical Journey With Crohn'sSurgery is hard. With my Crohn’s I have lost track with the number of times I have had to have some sort...reactionscomments
