Three Weeks and Counting!Remember, I went into surgery to have my whole entire colon removed on December 17 2007? As I stated before I was...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome After Bowel ResectionWe all know that Crohn's, ulcerative colitis and IBD in general affect us all differently. The common denominator is the disease itself;...reactionscomments
The Gastrocolic Reflex: “Food Goes Right Through Me!”Have you ever eaten a meal and almost right after you've eaten, you are rushing to the bathroom to have a bowel...reactions21comments
What It’s Really Like Living With Short Bowel SyndromeLiving with Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome (SBS) means navigating an invisible but relentless battle that extends far beyond the physical...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and CausesShort bowel syndrome (SBS) happens when your small intestine cannot absorb enough nutrients and fluids from the food you eat. This can...reactionscomments
Gut Massage for Intestinal PainIt’s holiday vacation time. I’m sitting in a restaurant enjoying an ocean view and finishing a scrumptious seafood meal with my husband...reactions10comments
Getting Diagnosed With Short Bowel Syndrome: What to ExpectThere is no single test for short bowel syndrome (SBS). The diagnosis comes from your medical history, a physical exam, and a...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome and Crohn’s Disease: What Is the Connection?Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome both affect your digestive system, but they are not the same condition. Crohn's disease is a...reactionscomments
Over 3 Decades of Crohn’s Pain… and Finally Pain-FreeOver 30 years ago, if you told me that one day my Crohn's and I would be finally pain-free, I would have...reactions7comments
Celebrate World Ostomy Day!October 2 is World Ostomy Day! In honor of this day, we've put together some tips to help celebrate and share. Whether...reactions1comment
How To Embrace Both Medical Care and Self-Care With IBDI found myself presented with the perfect opportunity for a self-care day. My partner was hosting an old college friend at our...reactions3comments
Normal Labs, Persistent Fog: Post-Anemia FatigueUnpredictability reigns supreme in my experience with ulcerative colitis. Each success in managing my disease comes with a twist. My symptoms manifest...reactions3comments
How to Make Sustainable Diet Changes with Crohn’s or Ulcerative ColitisIt's great to set resolutions and goals, aiming to become a better version of the person you are. The problem, however, is...reactions3comments
Unexpected Weight Gain: How Changing My Diet Calmed My J-Pouch SymptomsEver since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on...reactionscomments
Pain: The Secret Symptom of IBDWe know from our community members that IBD brings with it a host of unexpected symptoms - everything from inflammation to fever...reactionscomments
Shout Out to the CaregiversThe ones who take off from work to be with us during long and sometimes tough procedures. The ones who would drop...reactions1comment
Coping With The IBD Mental Load & Recognizing Cognitive BurnoutAs we all know, living with IBD is incredibly unpredictable. While many of us develop strategies to cope with flares, there’s a...reactionscomments
Real Talk: The IBD Treatment JourneyFinding the right treatment for IBD can take time, patience, and persistence. In this episode, Natalie Hayden, Deanna Marie Spencer, and Shamekka...reactionscomments
How to Talk About More Than Your Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseDo you ever feel like when you are at the worst of things with your IBD, all you have to talk about...reactions1comment
Progress in the IBD WorldI know how easy it is to get frustrated with this disease. After all... I could go on and on. However, with...reactions1comment
