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Dealing with your period can be tough enough for lots of women, whether that's due to painful cramps, low moods, or zero energy. Dealing with your period on top of...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

I have been in remission from Crohn's disease for a number of years and hopefully will continue that way. Over my three decades with IBD, perhaps the most critical element...

We know that Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are very unpredictable. You never know when it is going to start up. With my symptoms, I always have to be on the...

My road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis was lengthy and frustrating. Something that, unfortunately, I know many of you can relate to. My pathway to finding the best treatment option for...

This is part of a series about how ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings, or...

In our 4-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering questions on all-things IBD. Next up is Dr. Megan Riehl. She is a GI psychologist...

Looking into the face of the commode, the evidence was displaying its ugly self. The mean-eyed gurgle, ping, and growl of my colon monster had sent me sprinting to the...

Getting your blood drawn can turn into a painful and unpleasant event real fast. Oh yes, I have had my fair share of horrific moments with a nurse and needle. Those...

Recently, I wrote what it was like house hunting, during a pandemic, with IBD. I also wrote an article about planning for and managing a move while also managing my...

For the last year and a half, we have been condemned to our houses, like the millions and millions of others due to COVID-19. As much as we may have...

In our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. Next up is Jaime Holland. She's been living with Crohn's...

A few months ago, I wrote an article about a change in my Crohn's treatment plan. Little did I know that it was just the beginning of series of changes...

When I was a young kid, I was terrified of needles. I used to invent excuses not to have to visit my doctor. This was largely because he always seemed...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like inflammatory bowel disease...

Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. For the last few months, I have been keeping a...

Staying at the hospital for an extended period of time is never ideal. Whether it's for a bad flare or something else Crohn's-related, being away from the comfort of your home...