I'd Love to Eat "Healthier," but My Crohn's Has Other Ideas"Healthy" eating is hard. I know it's hard for everyone but even more so for Crohn's and colitis sufferers. It's hard to know what foods to eat when it comes...reactions2comments
Ulcerative Colitis and Acid RefluxLife with ulcerative colitis comes with many symptoms. From diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, an urgency to defecate, fatigue, and weight loss, so many issues creep up that it's challenging...reactions12comments
When It's Time to Get a Second OpinionLiving with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, it is most likely that you have been told to "get a second opinion" at least once during your journey. Maybe it was...reactions1comment
New Year, New Diet? Tips for Approaching a "Diet Change" With IBDMany things are associated with January – cold weather, NFL playoffs, MLK Day, and of course the inevitable new year's resolutions. It's great to set resolutions, aiming to become a better...reactions3comments
Getting a Yearly Skin Check as an IBD Patient on BiologicsThough I don't have a lot of moles or other markings on my body, my gastroenterologist advised me to get a skin check every year. The reason for this, according...reactions5comments
Ulcerative Colitis Plus COVID: 2 Is Not Better Than 1More than 2 and a half years into the pandemic, I was starting to think I would somehow avoid getting COVID-19. I've always been an introverted homebody, and I thought...reactions1comment
A Colonoscopy DiaryColonoscopies are some of the most detested medical procedures, and yet they are vital for everyone, especially those of us with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's. Though this test is invasive...reactions1comment
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help With IBD?A few years ago, after struggling with postnatal anxiety, I discovered cognitive behavioral therapy (or CBT for short). If you're not familiar with CBT, it is a talk-based therapy that...reactions1comment
Explaining IBD to Family or FriendsI'm sure most of us have felt the frustration (and annoyance) of family and friends just not getting it when it comes to ulcerative colitis or Crohn's. I do realise...reactions5comments
That Heavy Feeling: Crohn's FatigueWhen you are diagnosed with Crohn's disease, there is so much to take in. The symptoms are vast and complicated. In the beginning, when I was first diagnosed, my doctor did...reactions17comments
When My Dietary Restrictions Are Met with Eye RollsAnother conference is scheduled at work, and my eyes scan an email to see what dinner options will be available. I sigh when I read "fried chicken, rolls, and green...reactions7comments
Stiff, Achy, and Sore: Crohn’s Joint PainWe all know that, as you get older, your body is going to let you know you are getting older. Stiff achy joints are part of growing old, but as...reactions27comments
Tips for Those Who Have Just Been Diagnosed With IBDAfter being diagnosed with any chronic illness, let alone one that is rarely talked about (ulcerative colitis), I wasn't sure exactly where to turn. I was 21 years old, so...reactions3comments
The Stigma Around Crohn's and ColitisLet's face it, talking about our diseased bowels is not the most comfortable thing to do with others. Whether it be family or friends, bowel talk can feel cringy. Why? Well, I...reactions1comment
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness 2022In honor of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1 through 7, 2022), we're raising awareness all month long! While raising awareness for Crohn's and colitis is vitally important no...reactions2comments
Enter Our Epicured GiveawayThe Epicured Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The inflammatory bowel disease community knows all too well that finding foods that do not trigger symptoms can be...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
If It's Your First Holiday Season With IBD: Here's What to ExpectEvery IBD patient has "that" holiday season: the first holiday season since being diagnosed with IBD and/or making changes to their diet to better manage symptoms. It can be terrifying, joyful...reactions1comment
How a Gluten-Free Diet Helped Heal My SonSoon after my 12-year-old son was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2014, his new gastroenterologist – the first was a terrible fit – pointed out that my son had focal...reactionscomments
Finding Comfort and IBD Support From a Pet"Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." –Dean Koontz I'm...reactionscomments
