The Battle of LettuceBefore I got diagnosed with Crohn's, I loved all food. Even those green vegetables that most young children can not stand. Of course...reactions7comments
What Chronic Diarrhea Means To MeI’d like to start by saying I don’t make it a huge habit of talking about my bowels... although, as an IBD...reactions18comments
Living with the Unknown as a TeenagerFirst, as a new contributor, I want to THANK the community advocates team at inflammatoryboweldisease.net for the invitation to offer support and...reactions4comments
Home Health Care and Health CrisesIn Part 1 of 3 in this series, I'll talk about how the after-effects of a health scare became long-term new health...reactionscomments
We All Deserve To Feel Seen & HeardTo the anxiety-ridden patient, I see you. I understand your fears although there are times you may feel they are invalid. I...reactions3comments
My must-have kitchen gadgets for cooking with Crohn's diseaseWith a new year now here, lots of people set a resolution to be more creative in the kitchen. Cooking with Crohn's...reactions13comments
30 Years of Living with IBD & Still Goin'I’m new to this site and this is my first intro to sharing my life of IBD with strangers. My 1st issue...reactions3comments
The Risks And Rewards Of Intestinal ResectionsDid you know most sufferers of Crohn's disease have at least one surgery at some point? One reason for this is the...reactions16comments
Is There Such a Thing as Talking Too Much About Your Disease?I remember when I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2009. It was just shy of my 24th birthday and I...reactions2comments
My Decision to Get the COVID-19 VaccineAs an IBD patient on a biologic, I have been immuno-compromised for years. I have made the choice to get the flu...reactionscomments
How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Mental HealthThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions2comments
The Power of Patient Advocacy: A Behind-The-Scenes LookPatient advocacy has a way of pulling at your heartstrings. There are moments that stand out and make you pause to recognize...reactions1comment
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency AnemiaSince I was a child, I've always struggled with slight anemia. I remember going in for my annual check-up before school would...reactions11comments
Three Things I Wish I Did Sooner as a PatientI remember feeling overwhelmed 5 years ago after my initial diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. It was an illness that I knew little...reactions16comments
The Flu-2021I really strive for myself to be at work every day. I teach 182 days a year, and up to last week...reactions2comments
Silver Linings of Crohn’s DiseaseBeing diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is devastating. No one is thrilled to hear that they have an autoimmune condition. It may be...reactions5comments
Tips for Covering Odor and Noise in Public RestroomsI have been talking openly and honestly about having inflammatory bowel disease for years now. I guess that would make most people...reactions8comments
3 Tips If You've Just Been Diagnosed with UCAs someone who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) 20 years ago, I have experienced a lot. I also know firsthand how...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
The Humira Diaries, Month TwoEditor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. If you've...reactions2comments
