Blepharitis and Crohn's DiseaseLet's talk about blepharitis and Crohn's. While in the hospital, I came down with a case of blepharitis. I’m very prone to...reactions1comment
How IBD Can Impact Your Eyes: Iritis and UveitisMany of us are aware that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect the body in many different ways, both within the...reactions4comments
Real Talk: Looking Ahead After an IBD DiagnosisLiving with IBD changes so much – from how you see yourself to what happiness means day to day. In this episode...reactionscomments
Tenesmus: One of the Most Uncomfortable IBD SymptomsEver experience running to the bathroom over and over again because you feel this urgent need to evacuate your bowels? But then...reactions11comments
The Emotional Impact of Living with IBDWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I went into survival mode. Anything else took too much of my time...reactionscomments
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
The Prednisone Made Me Do ItIf you have ever experienced any of the below situations, or ones similar to them, it's probably safe to say that it...reactions13comments
Learning The Skill Of Being "Selfish" With Crohn'sChoosing yourself may sound easy, but it’s actually quite difficult. It takes a bit of skill. Many of us may like to...reactions2comments
Beyond the Bathroom: Lesser Known IBD SymptomsWe know that inflammatory bowel disease is so much more than just urgency and diarrhea. Many of the most impactful symptoms happen...reactions22comments
When Managing Your Health Becomes A Full-Time Job: The Weight of Coordinating CareAs someone who’s lived with Crohn’s for the last 16 years, I’ve noticed there’s a moment that happens for many of us...reactions8comments
Why IBD Can Cause Weight GainA big question in the IBD community is whether living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can cause weight gain. I know...reactions85comments
Bathroomphobia: Crohn's Bathroom AnxietyIt was very hard to come up with a title for this article since I am not really sure that "bathroomphobia" is...reactions38comments
Managing Anxiety When Waiting For Your Next Flare To StrikeLike many of you, I have Crohn’s disease. I’ve had it for 22 years and while I’ve certainly learned how to manage...reactions2comments
Learning About Anemia The Hard Way With UCOne of the worst ulcerative colitis flares I've experienced landed me in the hospital. Granted, I was young and ignorant about the...reactions25comments
What To Eat For Colonoscopy Prep: A 48-Hour Food GuideAh, colonoscopy prep. The mere mention of it probably makes you want to run and hide. Trust me, I've been there more...reactions10comments
The Battle of LettuceBefore I got diagnosed with Crohn's, I loved all food. Even those green vegetables that most young children can not stand. Of course...reactions7comments
A Guide To The 6 Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactions1comment
The "Big Three" In Crohn’s and Colitis TestingLiving with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can often feel like being stuck in a maze of doctor visits, medications, and testing...reactions7comments
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
What Not To Say To Someone With IBDAs someone who has lived with IBD unofficially for 15 years and officially for 8 years, I have heard just about everything...reactions11comments
