Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Clothes Don't Fit–Thanks UC!We all know that inflammatory bowel disease comes with a multitude of problems (it isn't just about bowel issues!). Many experience skin issues, abscesses, dental issues, hair loss, eye problems... By Colitis Ninja2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Food ExperimentRecently, my father has had trouble regulating his diet for his diabetes. To help him with his diet, my brother, his wife, my fiancé, and myself wanted to eat better... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going Pescatarian and Holiday Eating RestrictionsThis year I celebrated the holidays with some in-laws I'd never met before. They knew nothing of me. These were in-laws by my sister's marriage and although they attended the... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My morning routine with IBDIf you're a fan of youtube or reading blogs then you might see 'morning routines' shared time and time again. Whether it's a spot of morning yoga or croissants on... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
It's Not A SurpriseAs a Crohn’s disease patient, there are some hard and fast rules I’ve adapted to over the years in order to keep my body functioning at an ideal capacity. No... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helpful & Hated FoodsFood and diet are tricky when it comes to IBD, as everyone experiences things differently. It can all be very confusing. We were curious to find out the different foods... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What’s It Like to Experience an IBD Flare?When a loved one or friend says they're "flaring," you may wonder what they mean. You may question how serious it is, how painful it is, or what this means... By Natalie Hayden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Roommates: Blessing or Curse? | Part 1Living with any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease makes life much more complicated than it would normally be. Learning yourself while learning to navigate your way through life, health, insurance... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Humira Journey: 4 months onWay back in August, I blogged about my experiences of a Humira hangover. I shared how drowsy, foggy and fatigued I felt after my loading doses. Today, I thought it was... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
C-Diff - The Gift that Keeps on GivingAs a patient who has lived with GI symptoms and complications for the last 9 years, I have always been aware of, and afraid of, the infection clostridium difficile -... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Doctor Woes Again...My fellow inflammatory bowel disease people, you all can relate that we have been through a handful of doctors. I am not just talking about our gastroenterologist, but our family... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Productive with IBDLiving with Inflammatory Bowel Disease is very complicated. On one hand, you want to defy the odds. You want to do the things you never imagined doing. You want to... By Shawn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hiding behind a smile while living with IBDFor more than 13 years, IBD has been a part of my identity. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July 2005, at age 21. Since that time, I have... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
From Our Health Leaders: Most Despised Symptoms of UC or Crohn'sWe know that symptoms are frustrating and have a huge impact on everyday life when living with IBD. To shed some light on this, we asked our health leaders, "What... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Every Painful Step Is a Reminder I Have Crohn's DiseaseEvery painful step I take is a reminder that I still have Crohn's disease, and psoriasis, and arthritis due to both diseases. Each day is a form of Crohn's disease... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
I Have Poop Coming from Where?!“I never thought something like this would happen to me...” is a phrase that often comes to mind on my journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I’ve been living with... By Colitis Ninja3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hope Begins in the Darkhope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. you wait and watch and... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What is Your IBD "Elevator Speech"?So we’ve all heard of the elevator speech. So how does it apply to your diagnosis? Well, most people lose interest if an explanation takes more than 15-30 seconds. So... By Kelly J.1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments