Community Tips: Concealing Your Ostomy BagFor many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including those with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, there may come a time when...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Crohn's and Colitis: A Literal Pain in the ButtWe know what living with Crohn's and colitis feels like. It is painful, tiring, invasive... It is a literal pain in the...reactionscomments
The Financial Burden of Crohn's: Managing Medical ExpensesWhen I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I knew my life was going change. Although I'd already lived with symptoms for...reactionscomments
Cooking My Way to Independence with IBDAfter being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I noticed that my relationship with food felt like a constant gamble. The relentless fatigue made...reactionscomments
Premedications Prior to a Biologic InfusionI've lived with Crohn's disease now for 16 years, and it's been well controlled for nearly the last 8 years due to...reactions2comments
(Another) New Normal After OstomyI have lived three lives since I was born. Before I was 20 years old, I grew up like any other kid...reactions10comments
A Better Colonoscopy PrepColonoscopies are a crucial procedure to have for anyone who has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In my case, I was diagnosed with...reactions3comments
Poonami - Coping With Ostomy LeaksIf you are reading this, then you probably think that you have a bowel disease, know someone with a bowel disease, or...reactions4comments
2024 Food Trends With IBDFood is a hot topic not just in the IBD community, but on various social media platforms. There are massive (and growing)...reactions10comments
What We Wish Others Knew About Crohn's and UCWe want to shed some light on what it truly means to live with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. We asked community members...reactionscomments
Dealing with a Partial Bowel ObstructionHaving lived with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for almost 17 years now, I have unfortunately dealt with a lot...reactions17comments
You're Not a Failure for Choosing MedicationHave you ever seen something in a book, magazine, or online in a meme that resonates deep down to your core? I...reactionscomments
How IBD Has Impacted My TeethIs it just me, or are toothaches just the absolute worst? I have experienced so much pain with my IBD. But then...reactions6comments
Is Anything Safe to Eat?I remember my complicated relationship with food starting really early on in my IBD journey. Pre-diagnosis, actually. When my ulcerative colitis symptoms...reactions2comments
Tips on Colonoscopy Prep Foods: Beyond Jell-O and GatoradeAh, colonoscopy prep. The mere mention of it probably makes you want to run and hide. Trust me, I've been there more...reactions10comments
My IBD JourneyI had been with my partner for six months when I started experiencing symptoms in 2020. At first, I thought it was...reactions2comments
No Popcorn at the MoviesIn the years since I first started showing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, there have been about a million dietary changes I’ve made...reactions1comment
Why I Blame Crohn’s for Hair Loss and SheddingSocial media has provided many benefits to the chronic illness community. But for every pro, there’s a con. My con is a...reactions1comment
How to Manage Horseback Riding with Crohn’s DiseaseHorseback riding has been a hobby of mine since childhood. Growing up, my grandfather owned horses and I have photos of myself as...reactionscomments
