What Women Don't Share About Crohn'sI am a huge advocate of speaking about my disease. Since being diagnosed in 2009, I have shared my high and low points, the several medications I have tried that have... By Julie Marie Palumbo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Here's My Flare Action PlanIn my experience, ulcerative colitis flares happen at the worst possible moment. In those times, I'm not able to think as clearly or react as well as I'd like, which... By Christal Davis4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Will My UC Be Like on My Wedding Day?There I was, my hair curled, my make-up done, smiling brightly as my mom and future mother-in-law zipped up my dress. My bridal party cheered and held up their glasses... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How to Be a Supportive Partner to Someone with IBDMy husband and I have been married for 5 years, been together for 9, and we met just 3 weeks after my partial colectomy for my Crohn's disease. It may... By Julie Marie Palumbo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Trying a New Medication: Will It Work for My UC Flare?Another flare. Another drug. It's the cyclical nature of life with IBD. After years of remission, I have returned to the land of medication. Mind you, I've returned kicking and... By Traci Musick-Shaffer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Am I Avoiding My GI?It wasn't long ago that my GI was basically on my speed dial. Whenever I had a health issue, the first call I made was to my gastroenterologist, as I... By Julie Marie Palumbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Do I Use for IBD Pain Relief?The dictionary defines pain as "physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury" and pain relief as "the alleviation of pain by means of medication." But is medication the... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Feeling Stuck in the MuckThis has been a really hard season for my IBD. I've been having flare-like symptoms, but they've been associated with other health issues too. Sometimes I'm sure it's my Crohn's... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Locked Out: The Misery of No RestroomA reality exists that incites immediate fear and anguish for anyone with inflammatory bowel disease. This reality, when it arrives, hits hard and sends quivers throughout the body like bolts... By Traci Musick-Shaffer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk SIBOSIBO is the acronym for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, something commonly experienced by those with Crohn's, yet often misdiagnosed or overlooked. SIBO occurs when there is an increase in the... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Recommend Electrolyte Powders for HydrationThese days nurses are constantly commenting on how hard it is to get at my veins during bloodwork. My heart rate gets too rapid and sometimes I even feel sick... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Manage "Activity Fatigue" With Crohn's and UCDo you ever experience activity fatigue? Let me explain... Do you ever overdo it on the days you wake up and feel okay? It's those days that you may have slight... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Living with UC and PouchitisI lived with pouchitis for many years – the majority of the time I had my J-pouch, actually. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2007, but my colon was... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Fibromyalgia and IBD: What's the Connection?It's no surprise that when it comes to inflammatory bowel disease, we are at more risk of experiencing other chronic conditions. One of these is fibromyalgia, a long-term condition that... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gluten-Free RecipesLiving with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis often comes with food sensitivities. Eating certain things – whether it's spicy food, nuts, or dairy – may cause symptoms to act up... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embracing the 2 Different Types of Self-CareI recently found myself presented with the perfect opportunity for a self-care day. My partner was hosting an old college friend at our place for the weekend, and being the... By Christal Davis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When a Rise in Temps Means a Rise in SymptomsWe all get flares from time to time throughout the year, sometimes more than we would like, but have you ever noticed that they are either worse or more frequent... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Sitting for Long Periods of Time With IBDRecently, I had to go to the salon to get my hair cut. It took about 3 hours. That meant 3 whole hours of sitting in a chair in a public... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Crohn's and Body ImageI turned 55 last month and June marked my 35th year with a Crohn's diagnosis. It might say 55 on my drivers license, but in my mind, I still feel... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Pivotal Moments of Self-AdvocacyRecently I was trying to think about 1 pivotal moment in my life that was impacted by Crohn's disease and shaped me as a person, and I think it's naive... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments