Part 2 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Top 5 QuestionsIn part 1, I talked about how much diet and nutrition can impact the lives of patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I mentioned how common it is... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Experience With a Study on the COVID-19 Vaccine in IBD PatientsLet me start by saying I think clinical research is incredible. I have worked professionally as a clinical research coordinator in a major children's hospital, a clinical research recruitment and... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis in the Prime of LifeA diagnosis of UC in the prime of one’s life can feel like a slap in the face, jolting you from the plans you had so carefully crafted, or causing... By Christal Davis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Part 1 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Navigating Claims to “Cure”There is a lot of information out there on nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When you suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, nutrition comes up a lot. Whether... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Iron Infusion Life HackLately, I have been struggling with iron deficiency anemia, and have been prescribed iron infusions in order to elevate my iron stores. I do not tolerate oral iron, which is... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
8 Tips to Start Running With Crohn's DiseaseStudies have shown that exercise may impact the development and course of IBD. However, there are many barriers around it. Lots of us worry about the impact exercise could have... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Selfish With Crohn'sChoosing yourself may sound easy, but it’s actually quite difficult. It takes a bit of skill. Many of us may like to believe we choose ourselves (and our health) when... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Be Kind to the Behind Giveaway Terms and ConditionsBe Kind to the Behind Giveaway – Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Be Kind to the Behind Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercising with Crohn's: Getting Back Into ItThis year has proven to be one of the toughest years mentally for many people. As much as I wanted to exercise, the pandemic made me more worried about catching... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Paper Products PrincessConfession time ... I’m a toilet paper snob. Yep, it’s true. For this UC sufferer, I possess real discriminating tastes towards the paper products I use in the "nether regions."... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips to Identify and Manage Triggers for Crohn's or UCI often talk about how complicated having inflammatory bowel disease is. It can be difficult to diagnose, difficult to treat, and difficult to understand by both patients and clinicians. The... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When Your Friends Give You Stay At Home OrdersI fully confess that lately, in order to avoid thinking about the decline of my own health, I've been doing something I would tell others to absolutely not do, myself... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thriving with Crohn's DiseaseSeven years ago, I was not sure about anything. I’d been debilitatingly ill for a while already, with no answers and no reasonable treatment options. I was in and out... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
One Simple Act That Can Potentially Help Your Crohn’s SymptomsSome days are better than others when living with Crohn’s. Perhaps we ate something that didn’t agree with our digestive system or our nerves got the best of us and... By Julie Marie Palumbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Five Trigger Foods You Might Want To Avoid With Crohn's DiseaseDiet is a tricky subject. No two Crohn’s patients are identical. A food one patient can tolerate, another might find troublesome. What general advice can be given then that applies... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Life as a Restroom CriticThirty-plus years as an IBD sufferer, and I can't even begin to tell you how many public restrooms I've experienced. Actually, any Crohn's or UC person possesses firsthand knowledge of... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Disability StigmaI recently ran across a post by a young woman who was told to “just apply for disability,” in response to her discussion on chronic illness and her financial well-being... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How IBD Has Impacted My TeethIs it just me, or are toothaches just the absolute worst? I have experienced so much pain with my IBD. But then, there's a toothache! Another level of completely different... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Grieving Comorbidities With IBDIt seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of things - but mostly, acronyms. New diagnoses. Almost... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Your Own Family Cares to Know Nothing About Crohn’s DiseaseUnfortunately, I know I am not the only one that experiences this, but how disheartening is it to know that your own family has not taken the time to research... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments