Sleep Hygiene and IBDSleep hygiene. Why does it matter, and what does it actually involve? When I first heard the term sleep hygiene, I assumed it was referring to things we actually know...reactionscomments
Pistachio SmoothieIt can be difficult to add enough fruits and veggies to one's diet as a Crohn's or colitis patient. Too much fiber can wreak havoc on our digestive systems, and veggies...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease and My Annual Full-Body Skin CheckLast year, I wrote an article about finding a lump in my breast, and how much I wanted Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients to know that the medications we take...reactions6comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
Navigating High-Pressure Situations with IBDWe as IBD patients know how stressful it is to participate in almost any event outside the home that requires using a public bathroom that may or may not be...reactions3comments
6 Strange Crohn's Symptoms Only Crohnies UnderstandIf you have Crohn's disease, you know that there are some weird symptoms that only we as Crohn’s patients understand. It's the little isms that only a fellow Crohnie can...reactions69comments
A Semi-Vegetarian Diet for Crohn's or ColitisI just finished reading "Self-Healing Colitis and Crohn's: The Complete Wholesome Guide To Healing The Gut and Staying Well" by David Klein. It's a very interesting book revolving around how...reactionscomments
What Happens When You Have to Change Your GI Doctor?Recently, a family member of mine mentioned that his gastroenterologist is retiring. Though this family member does not have Crohn's or UC, he has cultivated a relationship with this doctor...reactions1comment
Crohn's Is More Than a Pooping Disease… but It’s Still a Pooping Disease!We all know that IBD is way more than a pooping disease, right? But it's also still a pooping disease. I've been living in Crohn's disease remission for most of...reactions2comments
Which Do I Have: Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis?When I think of the word "diagnosis," I get a sense of nagging anxiety, but also hope. With a diagnosis, there is the hope that you will receive the right...reactions3comments
What I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With IBD"I have what . . . ?" Some IBD diagnoses come as a shock. Perhaps you had never even heard of Crohn's or colitis before you were diagnosed. Or maybe...reactionscomments
The Cost of Crohn'sI like to view my lifelong illness in the most optimistic light possible. If I have to live with a disease forever, I may as well embrace it and not...reactionscomments
Preparing Your Child For a ColonoscopyMany expectant parents dream of the milestones they will celebrate as their baby grows: First steps. First words. First day of school. First colonoscopy is not on that list. But some...reactionscomments
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 inflammatory bowel disease that manifested itself within my...reactions19comments
Ask the Advocates: Insecurities and Hiding IBD SymptomsIBD has its fair share of embarrassing symptoms. From its smells to its sounds, there are parts of your illness you may wish to keep private. Maybe it's which of...reactions3comments
Downloadable Food JournalOne of the most frustrating parts of inflammatory bowel disease is that everyone is different when it comes to how they manage their condition. What one person can tolerate eating...reactionscomments
Traveling with IBD: A Harsh Toilet Paper TaleIt's the holidays. My husband and I are driving from Ohio to Florida to visit family. As typical with long drives, miles without restroom breaks can be challenging for those...reactions12comments
Deciding To Get Ostomy SurgeryAlmost everyone, I think, eventually needs to make the decision for surgery no matter what it is. Sometimes it's an easy decision, sometimes it's hard, and sometimes it’s made for...reactions5comments
What Was Your Worst Flare Ever?Flares: doubled-over, balled-up, all-consuming flares. The worst symptoms of Crohn's and colitis flare-ups can come in many forms – pain, fatigue, nausea, bleeding. Perhaps it involves hours of sitting in...reactionscomments
The Elemental Diet and Crohn’s DiseaseThis month, I'm struggling with Crohn's symptoms and have been relying on elemental drinks when things get difficult. I thought it might be useful for me to share a guide...reactionscomments
