Downloadable Food JournalOne of the most frustrating parts of inflammatory bowel disease is that everyone is different when it comes to how they manage...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Is This Symptom Normal?I regularly see people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ask if the symptoms they are experiencing are normal. They are usually...reactions14comments
How Has UC or Crohn's Affected Your Relationships?Living with a chronic illness like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis (UC) will test you. It will test your pain tolerance, your patience...reactions2comments
Having a Pet Is a Lifesaver During a FlareMy partner and I adopted our cat, Toomi Moo, about 2 years ago. My most recent flare started about 8 months ago...reactionscomments
I Thought I Was Getting Better… Now ThisI'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...reactions5comments
What Do You Wish More People Understood About IBD?No, IBD is not IBS. No, I will not suddenly "get better." No, changing my diet will not make it go away...reactions8comments
Cold vs. Hot Water: Turning Up the Heat on Digestion"Do you want to put your water in the fridge?" Dad posed this question as he handed me a freshly-filled water flask...reactions2comments
Vitamin D Levels and Crohn’s DiseaseMcGill University conducted a study in 2010 that suggested vitamin D can counter the deleterious effects of Crohn's disease. As Dr. White...reactions2comments
HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway- CLOSED"The HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" We're kicking off the hot days of summer with...reactionscomments
Why Do I Talk About My UC?To the average person, hearing about ulcerative colitis is disturbing. I'm used to all of it now – used to thinking about...reactionscomments
First Comes Stress, Then Comes DiarrheaJust like death and taxes, change is guaranteed in life. While I think most everyone struggles with navigating big changes, having ulcerative...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Juicing With IBDAs I've gotten older, I've become more health-conscious. Don't get me wrong. I was always interested in cutting out trigger foods and...reactionscomments
Taking IBD One Step at a TimeWhen handed a lifelong illness, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is...reactions10comments
Do More Women With IBD Choose to Stay Childless?The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to...reactions2comments
Alcohol, Caffeine, and Crohn'sWhen I was first diagnosed with Crohn's, I was told to stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Since I loved the taste of...reactions3comments
My Scars Tell My StoryI was reading the article "Crohn's Disease Surgery Scars" on this site recently, and have great respect for Matt's honesty about his...reactionscomments
