Chest Pain With IBDWe asked the community to submit questions about inflammatory bowel disease IBD, and we received a range of great ones! Here, Dr...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease: Symptoms, Flares, and Management1,000 people with Crohn's disease recently shared their experiences in our 2019 IBD In America survey. Respondents opened up about their diagnosis...reactions3comments
Is There a Link Between IBD and Endometriosis?Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects the female reproductive system. It is thought to affect up to 1 in 10 people...reactions1comment
Super Simple Gnocchi and Avocado Bake (Low-Residue)In my next recipe, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite things: gnocchi. If you don't know, gnocchi is...reactions3comments
How to Manage "Activity Fatigue" With Crohn's and UCDo you ever experience activity fatigue? Let me explain... Do you ever overdo it on the days you wake up and feel...reactions5comments
Why I Recommend Electrolyte Powders for HydrationThese days nurses are constantly commenting on how hard it is to get at my veins during bloodwork. My heart rate gets...reactionscomments
4 Essential Items in My Crohn's JourneyHaving Crohn's disease is no easy journey. The endless symptoms and mental battles can be taxing on even the strongest of us. But...reactions6comments
4-Ingredient GuacamoleAvocados are 1 of the foods that many Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients can tolerate. They aren't too fibrous so as not to...reactions4comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareHealth Union (the parent company of InflammatoryBowelDisease.net) partnered with the U.S. Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey...reactionscomments
When a Rise in Temps Means a Rise in SymptomsWe all get flares from time to time throughout the year, sometimes more than we would like, but have you ever noticed...reactions4comments
Low-Residue Recipes"Low-residue"? What's that? The low-residue diet limits the intake of foods that are high in fiber, particularly insoluble fiber. The purpose of...reactions2comments
Gluten-Free RecipesLiving with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis often comes with food sensitivities. Eating certain things – whether it's spicy food, nuts, or...reactionscomments
When You Fail a Medicine... AgainFailing a medication is always a hard blow to deal with. When you first try a new drug, you think that this could...reactions9comments
Sitting for Long Periods of Time With IBDRecently, I had to go to the salon to get my hair cut. It took about 3 hours. That meant 3 whole hours...reactions6comments
Crohn's and Body ImageI turned 55 last month and June marked my 35th year with a Crohn's diagnosis. It might say 55 on my drivers...reactions9comments
Pivotal Moments of Self-AdvocacyRecently I was trying to think about 1 pivotal moment in my life that was impacted by Crohn's disease and shaped me...reactionscomments
What Pisses You Off the Most About Crohn's Disease?Not a lot of things about Crohn's are consistent. But what is something we can all count on Crohn's to be? It's...reactions9comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But...reactions3comments
Drinking Alcohol vs. Ulcerative Colitis"Ohhh... my gut!" My adult son was visiting one weekend. He made this exclamation after waking from our evening spent catching up...reactions8comments
Can You Thrive With Crohn's Disease?It has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I look back at all I have been through with this...reactions4comments
