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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
"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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions36comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions14comments
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?...reactionscomments
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...reactions21comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions28comments
