5 Ways to Help Navigate Public Restrooms during a Crohn’s FlareWe’ve all been there. You are out in a public place, be it a restaurant or amusement park and the urgency hits...reactions4comments
Crohn’s Fatigue and The RallyOver the past two years, living with a form of Crohn’s symptom remission has been an interesting experience. Not having to experience...reactions6comments
What to do when people say 'I have Crohn's too!'When you feel alone with your illness, there's often nothing better than speaking to someone who gets it. But Crohn's still is...reactions7comments
Patients Have Power, Don't Be Afraid to Use ItHow many times have you sat in a doctor appointment and felt at a loss for words? Then, the moment you're walking...reactions1comment
25 Things that Living with Crohn's Disease Has Taught Me"There are many illnesses and negative things that have happened to people that have gotten them to greatness. Without the obstacles, these...reactions3comments
Re-Learning My BodyYears ago, I began to believe that once I learned my body, that was it! Besides the medications and surgeries, I just...reactionscomments
Which Do I Have: Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis?When I think of the word "diagnosis," I get a sense of nagging anxiety, but also hope. With a diagnosis, there is...reactions3comments
10 Steps To Becoming An Empowered PatientBeing diagnosed with any chronic condition is overwhelming in itself. Being diagnosed with IBD is especially hard because there are many topics...reactions1comment
Foods I Don't Eat Since My Crohn’s DiagnosisAh yes, the dreaded topic of food and IBD. It is so complicated to chat about this since everyone is so drastically...reactions8comments
Colitis Landfill: Taking Out the Trash on Failed TreatmentsThe most out-of-reach cabinet in my kitchen is above the refrigerator. At 5-feet-4-inches, I can't reach it without the help of a...reactionscomments
Tips for Staying Mentally Strong After a Crohn’s DiagnosisWhen you are diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, your life turns upside down. Not only is your body in disarray and struggling to...reactionscomments
Tips Before Giving Advice to a Crohn's PatientCrohn's patients are all too familiar with the unsolicited advice we receive from others about how to treat our disease. What causes...reactions10comments
Crohn's Disease and My Weight Struggles"You’re too fat, there's no way you have Crohn's disease. Only skinny people have that." "You’re too skinny, you must have an...reactions37comments
The Emotional Impact of Living with IBDWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I went into survival mode. Anything else took too much of my time...reactionscomments
Crohn's Is More Than a Pooping Disease… but It’s Still a Pooping Disease!We all know that IBD is way more than a pooping disease, right? But it's also still a pooping disease. I've been...reactions2comments
Dating with an OstomyDating with an ostomy can be daunting and a little frightening. It’s hard to put yourself out there in the first place...reactions1comment
Crohn's May Be Invisible But My Side Effects Were NotHumira can be the magic drug that puts many Crohn's patients in remission. I remember seeing commercials, hearing patients claim that "remission...reactions7comments
Fear - that weight loss can bringI've recently lost a fair amount of weight and I can't really say that the feedback has been fantastic. I wanted to...reactions9comments
My Clothes Don't Fit–Thanks UC!We all know that inflammatory bowel disease comes with a multitude of problems (it isn't just about bowel issues!). Many experience skin...reactions5comments
You Don’t Have Crohn’s? Then Keep Your Comments to Yourself!Unless you’ve been through it yourself, or are a caregiver for someone who’s suffering, you have no idea what it’s like living...reactions28comments
