Sharing Your Story: The Symptoms and Complications of Ulcerative ColitisThe 2019 IBD In America survey asked 490 people with ulcerative colitis (UC) to answer 95 questions about their life with UC. Nearly 500 people with ulcerative colitis shared everything... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Processing feelings - I'm angry all the timeI bet you can relate better than anyone what it feels like to be out of control and disempowered. Maybe you can relate to the outward expression of those feelings... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Always On Your Mind!As quick as you can be in remission is as quickly as you can have a flare. Also, as quickly as a medication works for you is as quickly as the... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling with babies + IBDBeing a patient and a parent, the holidays are always a mixture of joy and stress. The food. The family. The travel. I get so excited about the holidays because... By Brooke Abbott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This Year I am Going to Set an Intention, Not a ResolutionAs I write this, it is the end of the year, it’s the end of the day, and soon will be the end of a decade. By the time you... By Holland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Boom - Welcome 2020!So life has kind of been crummy recently. I'm not exactly sailing off into the sunset of 2019 & making a roaring entrance to 2020. I’m ending it in the... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Sepsis with Crohn’s or Colitis: Cause and ImpactLife with a chronic condition can bring many challenges. Some, like sepsis, may be life-threatening and require immediate attention. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It is an... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Setting New Year's Resolutions with Crohn's DiseaseWhen the clock strikes at midnight on January 1st, we suddenly feel like we have a new lease on life. Resolutions are made, goals are set, and we all say... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Sober for NYEDecember 31st kind of parts the seas for a lot of people, doesn't it? I know you certainly won't find me drinking at a pub or bar out past 10:30... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Traveling With Crohn’sIn 2012, I traveled all through Europe with a friend. It was an amazing three-week adventure. That said, I was a bit surprised that in Europe, they charge a couple of... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Throwing a Party for Someone With Crohn’s or Ulcerative ColitisA few weeks ago, I came across pictures from my bridal shower. For many brides-to-be, this is a fun tradition that they look forward to. Some are held as surprises... By Holland5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Crohn's Disease & Pregnancy: Labor & DeliveryAs a Crohn’s patient, I had some extra worries rattling around in my head prior to experiencing childbirth for the first time. I recently wrote about creating a detailed birth... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Tips for Staying Jolly Through the Holidays When You have Crohn'sIs the hustle and bustle of the holiday season making you stressed and overwhelmed? Chances are, if you have IBD like me, this time of year can be complicated. Whether... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Don’t Be Crohn’s Alone During the Holidays This YearThe holidays are a huge stressor for many of us with Crohn’s disease. The same can definitely be said for those living with a chronic illness. From parties at homes... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living with Crohn's from one decade to anotherAs we say goodbye to 2019 and look onward to the start of 2020 and beyond, it's expected that we all reflect on what has happened and what's to come... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Uncomfortable Holiday QuestionsThe holiday season is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to get together. We are sometimes fortunate to not see people we haven't seen in a while. People who... By Brooke Abbott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Surviving the Winter MonthsI used to really mind the winter months. While I was grateful to live in Pennsylvania where we enjoy four seasons, I terribly minded the cold, dark days December through... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
8 realities of Christmas with Crohn's DiseaseThe nights are dark and the weather is crisp. Which means we are officially on the countdown to the festive season! There's a lot of things I love about this... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Flying With An Ostomy? It's Okay To Speak Up!I had a new experience while traveling with my ostomy about a month ago. I do want to say that flying with an ostomy is not as big a deal... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 digestive complications as much has been liberating. Unfortunately... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments