Community Views: The Worst Symptoms of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) means living with a host of symptoms. Any of these symptoms on their own...reactions2comments
How My Heart Softened With Crohn’s DiseaseBefore my diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, I was one stubborn and emotionally closed off girl. What I mean by emotionally closed off...reactionscomments
Is my IBD linked to my hormones?I've often thought my IBD and gut health was influenced by my hormones. I'm not alone in finding my symptoms seemed much...reactions5comments
How Much Control Do We Really Have Over Our Triggers?If you ask 10 people with inflammatory bowel disease what they think triggers a flare for them, the chances are that you...reactions13comments
Vitamin D – Are You Getting Enough?Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin to have especially if you have an inflammatory bowel disease. Unfortunately, as we all know, our...reactions2comments
That Old Familiar FeelingHi. My name is Amanda. I’m 33 years old, I’ve dealt with symptoms of Crohn’s disease for over a decade, and I’ve...reactions12comments
Crohn’s , COVID-19, Errands and the Same Old ChallengesFlorida is still experiencing high daily rates of people testing positive for COVID-19. Even though we still have a high positivity rate...reactions2comments
The Impact of Hormones on my Crohn's DiseaseLong before I knew I had Crohn’s disease, I knew that when I got my period, I had miserable GI symptoms on...reactionscomments
We Need To Talk About Your Vagina, Cysts, Fistulas & AbscessesTypes of cysts & abscesses that are not common and need to be talked about. Period. I felt so alone with my...reactionscomments
My Experience With Celery Juice And Crohn's DiseaseWhen I started drinking celery juice, 16oz first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, it was rough. I was in...reactions12comments
From Remission to a Crohn's Flare During a PandemicAs a Crohn’s disease patient on a biologic medication, I have been incredibly lucky to live in a state of remission for...reactions5comments
Why I Blame Crohn’s for Hair Loss and SheddingSocial media has provided many benefits to the chronic illness community. But for every pro, there’s a con. My con is a...reactions1comment
Fear Of The UnknownThere is a reason monsters in literature often lurk in a cave. It is in the dark places, the hidden spots, where...reactions3comments
Dealing With Trapped WindOne of the most common questions I see asked in the #IBDSuperHeroes Facebook group is: "Any tips for relieving trapped wind?" Trapped...reactionscomments
Tips on Asking for Support During Crohn's or UC FlaresIf you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease, you know that your life, health, abilities, and capabilities can change dramatically in a short...reactions5comments
Blepharitis and Crohn's DiseaseRecently while in the hospital, I came down with a case of blepharitis. I’m still not sure why these types of infections...reactions1comment
Learning to Advocate for Someone ElseWhen I thought of this title, I had my husband at the forefront of my mind. Why? Because he is absolutely useless...reactions1comment
The Stigma of Holistic Doctors and Crohn’s DiseaseUnfortunately, there is a stigma in our society about seeing Holistic or Naturopathic Doctors. Overall, the consensus is that those types of...reactions4comments
Crohn's and CompanionshipI used to be a real shady person. I didn’t tell people where I was going, and who I was dating. I...reactions2comments
IBD, Anxiety, and COVID-19 Shelter In PlaceLiving with Crohn’s disease sometimes feels like it’s very own full-time job. Managing appointments, scheduling labs, arranging and sitting for and recovering...reactions4comments
