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
What’s It Like to Experience an IBD Flare?When a loved one or friend says they're "flaring," you may wonder what they mean. You may question how serious it is...reactions9comments
With Crohn's Disease, the Smallest Tasks can be Huge AccomplishmentsWhat is your biggest accomplishment? For me, some days just taking a shower feels like running a marathon. During times in my...reactions1comment
Crohn's + Perianal Disease: A Literal Pain In the ButtI, like most with IBD, experience a number of secondary problems related to the ongoing challenge of living with Crohn's or colitis...reactions8comments
The Relationship That is Affected Most by My Crohn'sYou may have read the title of this article and thought, "Just one relationship? So many of my relationships have been affected...reactionscomments
Do Your Own ResearchI have been in remission from Crohn's disease for a number of years and hopefully will continue that way. Over my three...reactions3comments
Why I’m So Thankful To Be Gaining WeightFor many people, gaining weight is dreadful. It can make us self-conscious. Or encourage us to pursue new avenues to slim down:...reactions1comment
Why I Hate Unsolicited Food AdviceFood – the topic that patients living with inflammatory bowel disease hate the most. Seems like everyone and their mama has an opinion...reactions4comments
Public BathroomsWe’ve all had our public bathroom horror stories. One that came to mind, recently, was a few years ago, when I was...reactions2comments
Can a good night sleep actually help your Crohn's Disease?A good night sleep can be hard to find these days, with everything open 24/7 and the constant lure of our phones...reactions8comments
I’m in Remission, So Why Do I Still Get Stomach Aches?One would think that as a Crohn's or colitis patient, you fall into 1 of 2 categories: "active disease" or "in remission."...reactions3comments
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 a Fistula in the Summer MonthsFistulas are a common part of living with IBD. It's thought about one-third of people with Crohn's will develop a fistula at...reactions1comment
Lifestyle Changes That Have Helped Me The Most With Crohn’s DiseaseOne of the hardest things I had to face when diagnosed with Crohn’s disease was my lifestyle. Let’s face it, I didn’t...reactionscomments
My Weird Reaction to an Iron InfusionRecently, I went in for an iron infusion, as I always have issues with iron deficiency anemia. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease...reactions4comments
The Gift and Curse of PrednisoneUp until recently, I have been lucky to have experienced a long period of clinical remission from my ulcerative colitis symptoms. After...reactions3comments
