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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...

"The HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" We're kicking off the hot days of summer with a hydrating giveaway! If you're living with Crohn's...

To the average person, hearing about ulcerative colitis is disturbing. I'm used to all of it now – used to thinking about how many times I've used the bathroom and...

Just like death and taxes, change is guaranteed in life. While I think most everyone struggles with navigating big changes, having ulcerative colitis can make that process even more harrowing...

As 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 averting environmental toxins. The difference is I've tried...

When handed a lifelong illness, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is almost impossible, especially since this tunnel has no...

The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to consider, whether that's financials, childcare, or even the...

When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's, I was told to stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Since I loved the taste of coffee, I would order decaf. I did not touch...

I was reading the article "Crohn's Disease Surgery Scars" on this site recently, and have great respect for Matt's honesty about his feelings about his scars. I can relate. My...

After being lucky enough to spend a few years free of hospital admissions, I struggled with 2 back-to-back admissions over the last month. A quick-onset Crohn's flare brought me to...

My life was total darkness. All around me, the walls closed in. My breath came in shallow bursts. The pain throbbed in my gut and drummed on incessantly. It was...

A diagnosis of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can bring about an array of emotions, from frustration to relief. The lack of information and research available for people with the...

I used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I was at work, out shopping, or in a...

Sleep with IBD is a difficult topic for many of us. Research has found about 75% of people with active disease report disturbed sleep, whether that's due to symptoms keeping...

I know the pain instantly. It's a pain, unlike any others. Different from menstrual cramps. Different from gas pain. Different from a night of drinking too much. The ulcerative colitis...