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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...

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...

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...

"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...

I 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...

Many 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...

"Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners." –William Shakespeare One of the worst ulcerative colitis flares I've experienced landed me in the hospital. Granted, I was...

IBD 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...

One 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...

It'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...

Almost 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...

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...

This 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...

I regularly see people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ask if the symptoms they are experiencing are normal. They are usually asking because they're unsure whether they should contact...

Living with a chronic illness like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis (UC) will test you. It will test your pain tolerance, your patience, and your relationships. Your families, friends, and spouses...

My partner and I adopted our cat, Toomi Moo, about 2 years ago. My most recent flare started about 8 months ago, and it was Toomi's first experience with my...

I'm sure you can relate to my current plight. I was on a roll with improving my Crohn's disease and feeling better. It's just getting to the 2-year mark with this...

No, IBD is not IBS. No, I will not suddenly "get better." No, changing my diet will not make it go away. When it comes to Crohn's and colitis, it...

"Do you want to put your water in the fridge?" Dad posed this question as he handed me a freshly-filled water flask. During a recent holiday, my husband and I...

McGill University conducted a study in 2010 that suggested vitamin D can counter the deleterious effects of Crohn's disease. As Dr. White put it, a professor in McGill's Department of...