Packing for an IBD Hospital AdmissionAfter being lucky enough to spend a few years free of hospital admissions, I struggled with 2 back-to-back admissions over the last...reactionscomments
Mental Health and UC ConnectionMy life was total darkness. All around me, the walls closed in. My breath came in shallow bursts. The pain throbbed in...reactionscomments
The Anxiety of Using the Toilet in Other People’s HomesI used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I...reactions5comments
5 Things I’m Doing to Improve My Sleep With IBDSleep with IBD is a difficult topic for many of us. Research has found about 75% of people with active disease report...reactions3comments
Trusting and Following My GPS: "Gut Positioning System"I know the pain instantly. It's a pain, unlike any others. Different from menstrual cramps. Different from gas pain. Different from a...reactions11comments
Roasted Crispy Chicken WingsI had never been a fan of chicken wings, primarily because they did not treat my sensitive stomach kindly. Between the spicy buffalo...reactionscomments
The Difference of Having a Good CaregiverI had a very difficult, complicated year in 2021. I have lived in and out of the hospital due to several health...reactionscomments
Thankful For BiologicsDespite being actively ill with other diseases, including a troubling GI diagnosis, this is the closest I’ve come to deep and clinical...reactionscomments
Explaining IBD To Others: One Spoon At A TimeOften, I close myself off from friends and family when in a flare from ulcerative colitis. The considerate "how are you feeling?"...reactions10comments
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
Reaching for Remission... Right?Remission is what most people with IBD are striving for. It's also what our healthcare team is striving for, for us. However...reactionscomments
When Stressing Leads to FlaringA recent study has found psychological stress may be linked to IBD flare-ups, with the study concluding, "The main takeaway is that...reactions1comment
I Say "I’m Fine"… but I'm Probably Not.You will often hear people with IBD saying, "I'm fine," "I'm OK," or even, "I'm good." But are we really fine, OK...reactions20comments
The Drink That Hates My Guts: Colitis vs. Carbonated Beverages"Psst! Come closer. You know you want a sip." That’s what I heard in my head as I looked inside my tiny...reactions8comments
Low FODMAP Crockpot Chicken CurryToday I'm back with another slow cooker recipe (or crockpot as it's called in the U.S.). Yep, we're heading towards spring but...reactionscomments
Spice Up Your IBD DietSpice. It is what runs the economy on planet Arrakis in Frank Herbert's novel (turned blockbuster movie) "Dune." It also appears to...reactions5comments
Flu or Flare?It was a hot June morning when I was sitting across the table from a client at the local Panera Bread when...reactionscomments
The Rough Road to Diagnosis: From a Parent of a Child With Crohn’sIn 2014, when my son was 12 years old, I began to worry that his growth was slowing, as he didn’t seem...reactions4comments
Low-Residue Rice Krispies Chicken GoujonsToday's recipe is actually one that I originally made for my toddler. Chicken nuggets are a firm hit in our household. It's...reactions1comment
Asking About Drug Side Effects and Weighing Your OptionsMost of us would love to take a medication and never experience any side effects. Who wants to deal with a skin...reactionscomments
