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
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 you hard. The panic sets in and the first... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Overcoming Mental Hurdles of AnemiaUnpredictability reigns supreme in my experience with ulcerative colitis. Each success in managing my disease comes with a twist. My symptoms manifest most strongly through anemia, leaving me unable to... By Josh Samudre3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Awareness, I Love ItIt may just be my lack of watching television or popular shows, but lately, I've really been seeing a lot of good references to inflammatory bowel disease in the media... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Crohn’s Disease DiagnosisLife with Crohn’s disease can be incredibly varied from person to person. The type and frequency of physical symptoms experienced, treatment response and emotional impacts can be different amongst all... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Worst Symptoms of a Crohn's or UC FlareBetween the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease is hard. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are often invisible illnesses, and therefore not always understood... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Difficulties of Life with Crohn's & UCBetween the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. Crohn's and colitis are often invisible illnesses, and therefore not always understood by... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advice for Someone Who's Newly DiagnosedBetween the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. We want to shed light on these challenges during Crohn's and Colitis Awareness... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why I Dyed My Hair Purple For IBD AwarenessFirst I would like to thank Julia Matos for this amazing idea. It was her post on my Facebook timeline that inspired me to contribute to this amazing initiative. I... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Crohn's Becomes Part of Your IdentityEditor's note: Between the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. We want to shed light on these challenges during Crohn’s and... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Frustrations of an Invisible IllnessLiving with ulcerative colitis is a complicated business. There are obviously many issues we face daily, from intense pain and chronic fatigue, to constant toilet trips and debating what you... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ulcerative Colitis Goes Far Beyond the BathroomI like to tell people that living with UC changed my view on, well, everything. I lived a healthy life until I developed UC in my early 20s. I didn't... By Colin Harris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Reliable InformationEditor's note: Between the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. We want to shed light on these challenges during Crohn’s and... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Crohn's Disease & Seasonal ChangesIn October 2009, I experienced my first real Crohn’s disease flare. At the time, I thought it was a stomach bug, something that would go away as quickly as it... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Long, Frustrating Path to an Ulcerative Colitis DiagnosisUlcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), causes inflammation in some or all of the large intestine. It can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis because... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bathrooms AbroadIn my last article, I started to talk about how my wife and I traveled to Greece to celebrate our honeymoon. I want to continue by explaining to all of... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When People Say "At least it's not cancer"“At least it’s not cancer” is a phrase that many IBD patients hear when talking about their lifelong, chronic condition. I really cannot understand why people come out with things... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What it was like to be hospitalized as a momWhen you live with Crohn's you learn to expect the unexpected. The unpredictability of the disease is a constant reminder that the joy from your day can be robbed in... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Holidays and Chronic IllnessHolidays are a very trying time for many people. Although the movies and media may not portray it as such. We all have our issues, even those of us who... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What to Bring Patients Hospitalized with a FlareWhen visiting someone in the hospital, or someone who has recently been discharged, you often bring them flowers, snacks, or some kind of treat like wine to wish them well... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments