Planning for the Future With Chronic IllnessI’ve talked about this a lot on my own website; the difficulty I have faced planning for the future because of living...reactions1comment
Being Chronically Ill is a Full-Time JobBeing chronically ill is absolutely, without a doubt a full-time job! Obviously, the severity of a person’s disease will dictate how much...reactions3comments
Navigating High-Pressure Situations with IBDWe as IBD patients know how stressful it is to participate in almost any event outside the home that requires using a...reactions3comments
Common IBD Diagnostics and Exams and How They Disrupt LifeI don't think we talk about the kind of tests and procedures we encounter throughout our journey with IBD enough. For me...reactions1comment
A Colonoscopy DiaryColonoscopies are some of the most detested medical procedures, and yet they are vital for everyone, especially those of us with ulcerative...reactions1comment
Enter Our Epicured GiveawayThe Epicured Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The inflammatory bowel disease community knows all too well that finding...reactionscomments
Am I Overreacting?I am definitely guilty of falling into the category of Crohn's disease patients who think "Should I call my doctor, or am...reactions6comments
Living With ConstipationBefore I was officially diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, my No. 1 symptom was constipation, but at the time, I didn't know it...reactionscomments
When My Dietary Restrictions Are Met with Eye RollsAnother conference is scheduled at work, and my eyes scan an email to see what dinner options will be available. I sigh...reactions7comments
Test Your Knowledge: How Well Do You Know Crohn's or UC?As part of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, we want to raise awareness about all of the ins and outs of inflammatory...reactionscomments
Uncomfortable Holiday QuestionsThe holiday season is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to get together. We are sometimes fortunate to not see people...reactions1comment
Tips for Those Who Have Just Been Diagnosed With IBDAfter being diagnosed with any chronic illness, let alone one that is rarely talked about (ulcerative colitis), I wasn't sure exactly where...reactions3comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Tips for Talking With Loved Ones About UCWhen I was first experienced ulcerative colitis symptoms, I hid them from my family. On a visit home my parents figured out...reactions2comments
How a Gluten-Free Diet Helped Heal My SonSoon after my 12-year-old son was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2014, his new gastroenterologist – the first was a terrible fit...reactionscomments
A Holiday IBD Mistake: A Tale of Food RegretWell, I did it. I knew I shouldn’t, but I did anyway. At this point, I didn’t want to opt for "safe."...reactionscomments
Pushing Through a Flare With Focused Breathing"Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body." –Thich Nhat Hanh Life with IBD is painful, messy, and exhausting...reactions2comments
The Importance of Friendship in the IBD CommunityMy last year in college began with a trip to the ER. Previously, I ignored blood in my stool as it would...reactionscomments
What’s It Like to Experience Tenesmus With IBD?The first time I experienced tenesmus, my bowel wasn't even connected to my butt! Go figure?! Actually, it’s not that complicated. I...reactionscomments
First Comes Stress, Then Comes DiarrheaJust like death and taxes, change is guaranteed in life. While I think most everyone struggles with navigating big changes, having ulcerative...reactionscomments
