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Diet is a tricky subject. No two Crohn’s patients are identical. A food one patient can tolerate, another might find troublesome. What general advice can be given then that applies...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

Thirty-plus years as an IBD sufferer, and I can't even begin to tell you how many public restrooms I've experienced. Actually, any Crohn's or UC person possesses firsthand knowledge of...

I recently ran across a post by a young woman who was told to “just apply for disability,” in response to her discussion on chronic illness and her financial well-being...

Is it just me, or are toothaches just the absolute worst? I have experienced so much pain with my IBD. But then, there's a toothache! Another level of completely different...

It seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of things - but mostly, acronyms. New diagnoses. Almost...

Unfortunately, I know I am not the only one that experiences this, but how disheartening is it to know that your own family has not taken the time to research...

If you have IBD, you are probably all too familiar with the "dreaded" colonoscopy. I put "dreaded" in quotes because I actually don't mind a colonoscopy.  The test itself is...

It’s hard not to get the New Year’s blues when everyone around you appears to be moving forward with life. I see my friends getting married, having babies, and living...

You know the feeling. You must find a restroom, now. Except, you’re not alone. You have a little one with you - a baby, a toddler, or even someone under...

What do you get when you mix an ice storm with a colitis sufferer, a loss of electricity, and the final drip-drip of water from the bathroom faucet? “H-Have we...

People with inflammatory bowel disease often avoid eating certain things because they're worried about the aftermath. I stopped eating altogether. Back in 2007, just before my diagnosis, I stopped eating...

When I began writing for Health Union four years ago, I was adamant about using this platform to remove the stigma and demystify every aspect of living with inflammatory bowel...

Growing up I never had pets. My parents just didn’t allow it. I don’t think they wanted to be responsible for the daily maintenance of animals. You know, the food...

We believe the voices and personal experiences of people living with chronic conditions are the most important voices in healthcare – which is why we sometimes work with client sponsors...

Managing IBD symptoms in social settings can be difficult. It’s easy to moderate your diet and stay away from alcohol when at home. This becomes way more tricky, though, when...

My experience with nausea is pretty extensive, so I figured I could dedicate an entire conversation to this topic alone. Nausea, to me, is the in-between space. You're sick, you...