Let's Talk Food: an Instagram Live SeriesJoin us as we go LIVE on Instagram every Tuesday in October! Certified Nutrition Consultant and IBD Patient Leader Julie Palumbo tackles...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
My Shadowy Companion Called "Flare""I really hate messaging you this today, but is there any way you can get my first 3 classes covered? I'm having...reactions3comments
Gut Massage for Intestinal PainIt’s holiday vacation time. I’m sitting in a restaurant enjoying an ocean view and finishing a scrumptious seafood meal with my husband...reactions5comments
Gas and Bloating With IBDInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to several conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The two most common are Crohn's disease...reactions2comments
InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on INFLAMMATORYBOWELDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Kale Pesto PastaIf you follow my recipes, you know I am a pasta gal. I cannot get enough of the classic spaghetti and meatballs...reactions2comments
How I Was Yesterday Means Nothing Today!As a person with ulcerative colitis, I have always had to be constantly aware of how changeable it is. I often live...reactions7comments
UC and the Sleep StruggleI recently wrote a post about sleep hygiene and IBD. In that post, I talked about what sleep hygiene means, what it...reactions10comments
IBD: Remission & AnxietyI'm on a mission to remission. If you’ve read parts of my story before, you’ll know that it took me more than...reactions5comments
I Am Strong, but I Am TiredMy mom sent me a quote the other day that said: "I am strong, but I am tired." I shared the quote...reactions3comments
Avoiding the Doctor to Avoid Bad NewsDid you ever notice that whenever the slightest thing feels off in our bodies, we automatically think the worst? Despite feeling this...reactions4comments
Experiencing a Bowel Obstruction With Crohn'sHaving IBD is hard enough to deal with each and every day, and in my case, it's Crohn's disease. And with everything...reactions9comments
Stiff, Achy, and Sore: Crohn’s Joint PainWe all know that, as you get older, your body is going to let you know you are getting older. Stiff achy...reactions27comments
"Still Tired": Living With Crohn's FatigueI feel like "still tired" is sometimes the anthem of my life. When my Crohn's disease is active, my fatigue can be...reactions29comments
It's Okay Not to Be OkayOne thing I absolutely love to talk about is mental health. Whether it's on my blog, Chronically Strong, my social media and other...reactions5comments
Making the Shift to BiologicsIn the early days of my diagnosis, I was devastated that I might be on medication for the rest of my life...reactions4comments
How To Support Someone With IBDSupportive family and friends are essential for those of us living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s not uncommon to feel isolated...reactionscomments
Colonoscopy: A Necessary EvilThe liquid diet. The hunger. The downing of glasses of laxative. The lead-up to a colonoscopy is not a pretty picture. Unfortunately...reactions1comment
Experiencing Rectal Bleeding With Ulcerative ColitisThe sight of blood makes me queasy. I've never had a strong stomach for it. Not even fake gore in horror films...reactions3comments
