IBD Disclosure in the WorkplaceAlmost a year and a half ago, I left my full time corporate job in patient advocacy at a small biotech company...reactions35comments
Managing My UC During Times of Stress and AnxietyIt’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10comments
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...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
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
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10comments
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
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...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
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
Kale Pesto PastaIf you follow my recipes, you know I am a pasta gal. I cannot get enough of the classic spaghetti and meatballs...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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
