Steps to Loving Yourself MoreI recently wrote an article about the one relationship that is affected most by IBD, and that is the relationship we have with ourselves... Between constant battles with fatigue and... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits Of Crohn's Surgery Involving StrictureplastyI wrote an earlier blog post about an intestinal resection, a common type of surgical procedure for Crohn’s disease that I had many years ago. That post seemed to attract... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Time Has Come... To Change My Diet.Ever since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on major doses of prednisone, and thinking, “After I... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What If We Changed the Conversation About Crohn’s?I have been living with Crohn's disease since 2009 and working with those in the IBD community since 2018. During this time, I have seen and heard a lot of the... By Julie Marie Palumbo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Have Crohn’s and I Want KidsIf you haven’t read my previous article, click here. In that post, I discuss my serious relationship and our desire to start a family. I ended with the question that tends... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBDThere's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the form of traditional tea, Earl Grey, or perhaps... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs doing, my daily exercise to help fibromyalgia pain... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Turmeric: A Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent?"Can anyone offer 'natural alternative' suggestions for someone living with ulcerative colitis?" As I was scanning social media one evening, I noticed this question posed by someone on my newsfeed... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Where’s My Psychological Support?I don’t know if it’s the same in the U.S., but here in the UK, people with inflammatory bowel disease often don’t get offered the mental health support they so... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PRN Medications: What, Why, When & How?As someone who has lived with Crohn’s disease for quite a long time now, I feel like I’ve figured a few things out that I wish I had known a... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Invisible Aspects of Crohn's and Ulcerative ColitisThere is a lot to learn when it comes to managing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I often remind my patients that their emotional health is just as important as... By Dr. Megan Riehl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Wish People Understood About Life With Ulcerative ColitisThis year’s World IBD Day really made me think about what I think is the most important thing to talk about on awareness days such as it. I have shared... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Combating UC Fatigue Without CaffeinePresently, I have a love-hate relationship with caffeine... Growing up in a South Asian family where tea time is a cultural norm, I began drinking caffeinated beverages from an early... By Josh Samudre2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Building a Strong Relationship While Crohn’s Tore Me DownMy boyfriend of 5 years and I will be getting engaged this year. Why did it take so long for us to commit, you might ask? We can thank Crohn’s for that... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
UC Travel Story: Dis-Ease in "The Big Easy"The “Big Easy” (more formally known as New Orleans, Lousiana) proudly proclaims, “Let the Good Times Roll!” But could someone with IBD survive and thrive in the “Big Easy” experience?... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Elimination DietsElimination diets involve eliminating certain foods from your diet while tracking how these changes impact your health. One element that can help you assess the effectiveness of your elimination diet... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Mental Fatigue of Living with IBDWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of IBD, I was distraught. Not only was I sicker than sick, but I was fatigued in a way that I had never experienced... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Just Because You Have Crohn's, Doesn’t Mean You Have MY Crohn'sToday I wanted to talk about an issue within our IBD community. It has to do with commenting on other people's health and conditions by telling them what they should... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Crohn's Pain: Going From Warrior to WearyWhen I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my threshold for pain was pretty impressive. Growing up, I was never sick a day in my life and I grew up... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Celebrate World Ostomy Day!October 2 is World Ostomy Day! In honor of this day, we've put together some tips to help celebrate and share. Whether you have an ostomy, are thinking about getting... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments