What Do I Use for IBD Pain Relief?The dictionary defines pain as "physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury" and pain relief as "the alleviation of pain...reactions28comments
10 Things Only Those with IBD Would UnderstandFor those of us afforded the pleasure of battling inflammatory bowel disease it's safe to say there are many universal situations and...reactions11comments
Finding Joy Despite IBD ChallengesIt's very difficult to process the life we lead as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Some days are good, some days are...reactionscomments
Managing My UC with Natural Therapies“How are you able to work full-time with ulcerative colitis?” I am often asked this question by people newly diagnosed with IBD...reactionscomments
IBD Dinner RecipesThe eternal question: What's for dinner? Regardless of whether you have Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, figuring out what to make for dinner...reactionscomments
Why Practicing Mindfulness is Important When Living with IBDWe can practice mindfulness in many ways in our lives. We can practice mindfulness before replying to an angry email as to...reactionscomments
Knowing When to Press Pause on Life With Crohn's and UCTake a moment. Slow down for a second. If you think of your energy level as a gas tank, where's the gauge?...reactions3comments
IBD and the Dehydration StruggleHaving Crohn’s disease for over 14 years has taught me that I am fighting an uphill battle. Because I go to the...reactions4comments
Every 2 Years - Another Colonoscopy“We’re going to administer this sedative that will make you feel sleepy,” said the nurse with the bright, white, toothy grin. “Yeah...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Dating Like an IBD RockstarIt can definitely be daunting to think of dating while living with IBD. Worrying about what the other person will think if...reactionscomments
I Pooped in the Bushes of Disney World… Twice.I think the title says it all. Yes, it happened. The dreaded intensity of urgency hit me hard on my vacation to Disney...reactions16comments
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
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...reactions5comments
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
