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In the years since I first started showing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, there have been about a million dietary changes I’ve made. I try to reduce the impact of the...

I had been with my partner for six months when I started experiencing symptoms in 2020. At first, I thought it was constipation and didn’t really think anything of it...

Let’s face it – when you live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you probably spend more time on the porcelain throne than you’d like. That's why we’re hosting our Bathroom...

Ah, colonoscopy prep. The mere mention of it probably makes you want to run and hide. Trust me, I've been there more times than I care to count. But here's...

There is a lot of information on this site regarding Crohn's disease. Some articles are informational regarding specific symptoms such as diarrhea, joint pain, or mouth sores. Others offer inspirational advice on...

Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can make a person feel alone and trapped inside their own dysfunctional body. The emotional toll of my own colitis struggle overwhelmed me...

When my gastroenterologist finally said the words, “you’re in deep remission” I could have burst into tears. After years of riding the remission-flare rollercoaster, trying what felt like every medication...

After living with Crohn's disease for almost 15 years, I have finally experienced my first anal fissure. If you are unfamiliar with anal fissures, an "acute anal fissure looks like a...

My husband and I were in the Cleveland Clinic Hospital a couple of weeks ago while he was recovering from colon surgery. I was trying to take notes after the...

Last week, I had my first colonoscopy in 7 years. This might shock you, as many IBD patients have them as frequently as once a year. My history with this...

We've all been there. You spend months (or more) waiting for your next appointment with your gastroenterologist. You walk into the clinic, a mix of hope and anxiety swirling in...

You may have read the title of this article and thought you will be reading about IBD, and feeling tired and chronically fatigued despite getting 8-10 hours of sleep per...

Traveling has always been a priority of mine, but when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I feared my globe-trotting days were over. The unpredictability of UC in unfamiliar places...

Advertising slogans are intended to attract the public’s attention to a particular product. For example, look at the history of the Coca-Cola Company. Their website reports they’ve relied on 60...

In my over 36 years of Crohn’s “experience” I have seen doctors, nurses, specialists, surgeons, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and even a naturopath - to name just a few. And after...

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can sometimes mean facing unexpected and perplexing symptoms that aren't always easy to discuss. In our community, many members have bravely shared their experiences...

Looking back on my Crohn’s journey, one of the biggest mistakes I did was isolate from my friends and community. And by isolate, I mean that I didn’t reach out...

There are many fears to be had when living with Crohn's or UC. Many fear needing a bathroom urgently during a traffic jam, having a nonworking commode on a 2...