Is Anything Safe to Eat?I remember my complicated relationship with food starting really early on in my IBD journey. Pre-diagnosis, actually. When my ulcerative colitis symptoms started in 2007, I was dealing with incredible... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Support Someone with UC or Crohn's This DecemberWhen a friend or loved one is diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease, it can be challenging to know what to say or do — especially if you don't fully... By Traci Musick-Shaffer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Up-and-Down, Up-and-Down Dance of PrednisoneAt some point in your IBD journey you will need to embrace the world of pharmaceuticals from 5-ASAs to immunomodulators, biologics to steroids. If you are lucky, you may need... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What If There Never Is a Cure for Crohn’s?There are several questions that go through my mind repeatedly while living with Crohn's such as, "When is my next infusion?" and "Didn't I just pay that bill?" And, most... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Managing My Anxiety With Ulcerative ColitisThroughout my life, I've often been plagued by 2 a.m. thoughts, sweaty hands, and constant what-ifs about worst-case scenarios. Anxiety is a familiar companion, trying its best to take care... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBD Travel Comfort Pack GiveawayThe IBD Travel Comfort Pack Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Cramped airplane seats, less-than-pleasant restrooms, and a whole lot of sitting and waiting... Sometimes the journey... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Ask Me Anything" About Crohn's and Colitis!Thank you for your interest in our Ask Me Anything! This live forum session has ended, and the forum is closed to new comments. If you have a question about... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Some "Safer" Vegetables for IBD Patients?As a Certified Health Coach, I get this question a lot when working with clients who have IBD. And, as a Crohn's patient myself, I can honestly say that I once... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No Really, I Am SickHaving a chronic illness is hard. It's exhausting battling with my Crohn's day after day, and it's frustrating and stressful dealing with those who just don't understand or don't believe... By Vern Laine4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
The Burden of Lab Work and Stool SamplesAs a Crohn's patient on medications like Remicade and Azathioprine, my doctor asks that I get routine lab work done, usually every three months. I am an incredibly hard stick... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBD and PancreatitisUlcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes long-term inflammation and ulcers (sores) on the inner lining of the large intestine. The other common type of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Dealing with Oral Symptoms and Crohn'sHave you ever dealt with mouth sores during a Crohn's flare? Or perhaps inflamed gums? How about just overall soreness of the mouth? Teeth sensitivity to certain temperatures? If you've said yes to... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Want to Write for Us?Would you like to share your experience with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis and help others who are also living with the condition? We're looking to add new voices to our... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Only Foods I Can Eat During a FlareThe unpredictability of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's flares can be anxiety-inducing. I would constantly ask myself, "Is it ever going to get better?" when feeling down during a UC flare... By Josh Samudre3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Queasy Does It: Dealing With IBD NauseaNausea is a symptom that is all too common for those with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Unfortunately it comes with the diagnosis and must be dealt with regularly. For me... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Putting on My "I'm Not Sick" FaceDuring the early years of my ulcerative colitis diagnosis, I used to go about my days wearing a mask. Not a surgical-style mask like many of us have worn throughout... By Traci Musick-Shaffer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments5 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments3 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments