Fear of "The Look"Fear of “the look” holds far too much power over me sometimes. I imagine we’ve all gotten the look at least once. Sometimes it might be a look of pity... By Christal Davis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Wedding Planning with Crohn’s DiseaseThere are major moments in life that remind you how Crohn's disease does not take a pause. Life moves on and Crohn's remains present. In January I got engaged, and... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis: My First Steps into the IBD CommunityIn early 2013, I began experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues - abdominal cramping, urgent bowel movements, bloody diarrhea. At first, I chalked it up to a stubborn case of food poisoning... By Laura Scaviola3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Living with UC and POTSAfter many bouts of dizziness, abnormally high heart rate, and long periods of air hunger (where it felt like I could never get a full breath) I was diagnosed with... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 not escalate the situation. We can also use... By Julie Marie Palumbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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. After living over 30 years with UC, I’ve... By Traci Musick-Shaffer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping Strategies During a Flare UpFlares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare. If you have Crohn's disease, your flares can also be unpredictable not... By Julie Marie Palumbo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Mouth Ulcers in Ulcerative ColitisToday, I want to talk about the relationship between ulcerative colitis (UC) and mouth ulcers, highlighting the challenges faced and sharing practical strategies for coping with this aspect of the... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Skin Conditions I've Experienced With IBDThe thing about IBD is, it’s known as an “invisible illness” because no one can see that you are actually ill and suffering. But one visible sign of IBD can... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
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, I know. I’m just going to take a... By Traci Musick-Shaffer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Fatigue, Pain, and Accidents, Oh My!Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be painful and messy. So many symptoms can make life challenging. InflammatoryBowelDisease.net has a forum for sharing difficult IBD symptoms and their impact... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 you have to cancel plans last minute, what... By Julie Marie Palumbo5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Than Just Fatigue: Managing Anemia with Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative colitis has many different faces. Sometimes, it can be explosive, other times sneaky. You might think a flare is under control, but your body could still silently be struggling... By Josh Samudre2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 in the book when it comes to other... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What to Expect: Iron InfusionsIron deficiency anemia is a symptom I've experienced with Crohn’s disease. Lack of iron is actually quite common in healthy people, so when you add a Crohn’s diagnosis it isn’t... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Kale Pesto PastaIf you follow my recipes, you know I am a pasta gal. I cannot get enough of the classic spaghetti and meatballs, but I love mixing it up and trying... By Julie Marie PalumboBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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. I was in college and very few of... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 spent never leaving our bed, and other days... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 after diagnosis. You’re overwhelmed by all of the... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Surgical Journey With Crohn'sSurgery is hard. With my Crohn’s I have lost track with the number of times I have had to have some sort of surgery. Whether that be major, life-threatening or secondary... By Vern Laine4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments