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... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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... By Jennifer Landau3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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... By Traci Musick-Shaffer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips + Questions to Ask for Better Doctor's AppointmentsIn an ideal world, each of us would feel like our doctor was giving us the best care, regardless of how busy they are or how confusing our symptoms might... By Eshani Agrawal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Importance of Friendship in the IBD CommunityMy last year in college began with a trip to the ER. Previously, I ignored blood in my stool as it would often resolve after a few days. (Pro tip:... By Josh Samudre2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Crohn's Disease and Skin Problems?Unfortunately, as we all know too well, Crohn's disease is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only does it affect our bowels with the usual symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Working With IBD: I Am Reliable, but My Health Is NotIt's hard enough living day to day with my Crohn's, worrying about things millions of people don't have to, let alone worrying about my job. Medications, pain, stress, fatigue, dehydration... By Vern Laine4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is It Possible to Be Happy With Ulcerative Colitis?When I read comments posted on social media about living with ulcerative colitis, I see many people sharing their pain, despair, and anxiety. Life with an IBD is, without a... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Pisses You Off the Most About Crohn's Disease?Not a lot of things about Crohn's are consistent. But what is something we can all count on Crohn's to be? It's frustrating. It's painful. And honestly, it pisses us... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Navigating Diets While Managing Multiple DiagnosesHave you ever felt like your diet should be approached as a Venn diagram, where finding foods that satisfy your Crohn's symptoms but don't trigger other potential ailments feels like... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
5 Tips for Tackling PMS With Crohn's DiseaseI've previously talked about my top tips for tackling your period with Crohn's disease. But what about the days leading up to your period itself? Premenstrual syndrome (or PMS for... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Crohn's Is Attached to So Many Bad MemoriesPerhaps I am just a peculiar person, but do you find that you get bad memories from being sick with Crohn's and find them attached to certain objects, places, or... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Trying Intermittent Fasting With IBDFasting has been used for healing for thousands of years. The scientific practice can be traced back at least to the renowned Greek physician Hippocrates who in the 5th Century... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Instagram Live: Finding YOUR FoodsInflammatoryBowelDisease.net recently hosted its fourth Instagram Live in our 4-week series "Let's Talk FOOD!" featuring our very own Crohn's Patient Leader Julie Palumbo. In this series, Julie tackles a variety... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prophylactic Treatment of Recurrent C. Diff With Crohn'sWhile I live with Crohn's disease that's currently in remission, I am also actively struggling with infertility. For the last 4 years, I've either been in the midst of fertility... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Managing the Brain-Gut ConnectionHave you ever noticed that your stomach can feel fine the entire morning you are home but the second you get in your car for your daily commute to work... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Going to the Emergency Room With IBD: How to PrepareOver the 8 or so years that I've been sick with ulcerative colitis, I've ended up at the ER more than a few times. Once it was due to a... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Instagram Live: Being Good to Your GutInflammatoryBowelDisease.net recently hosted its third Instagram Live in our 4-week series "Let's Talk FOOD!" featuring our very own Crohn's Patient Leader Julie Palumbo. In this series, Julie tackles a variety... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Many Questions, Decisions, and What-Ifs of Crohn's and ColitisBeing diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis certainly has its challenges. In addition to being handed a life sentence of living with a chronic illness, we suddenly have to navigate... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments