My Misdiagnosis Story And How My Crohn's Was Eventually DiagnosedI would like to say that my story is a one-off. But sadly, I've seen far too many stories shared with similar themes and plot twists like mine. inflammatory bowel... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBD Parents & Anxiety Around DiapersBefore becoming a mom, I asked my GI doctor and Maternal Fetal Medicine physician a million things about Crohn’s disease. What was the chance that my child/ren would inherit the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is Your Ostomy a Life-Saver? Share Your Experiences, Good or BadNational Ostomy Awareness Day is on Saturday, October 3. The United Ostomy Associations of America is celebrating with the theme: "Ostomies are Life-Savers." Do you agree? What's your experience been?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thrush in IBD PatientsThrush, or oral candida, can be awful. It hurts to swallow, it feels like you’re choking, and it limits what you’re able to eat or drink (unless you prefer swallowing... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Squatty Potty Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for The Squatty Potty Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating For Someone Else Part 2In Part 1, when I thought of this title, I had my husband at the forefront of my mind. Why? Because he is absolutely useless at this! His inability to... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Benefits of TelehealthFor the first decade of my journey with Crohn’s disease, I spent so much time and energy in and out of doctors offices, getting testing done, and trialing different treatment... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Unpredictability Of Ulcerative ColitisOne of the things that I have always found the hardest to deal with is the unpredictability of IBD. The feeling of having no control. Wanting to do more to... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Am I Overreacting?I am definitely guilty of falling into the category of Crohn's disease patients who think "Should I call my doctor, or am I overreacting"? I don't know why, but being... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
I will never take ownership of Crohn’sI believe that words have incredible power. I believe that words themselves can literally change the atmosphere and energy in a room. And I also believe that words can affect... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Current Market Research OpportunitiesIn addition to our own surveys that we conduct from time to time, like the IBD In America, InflammatoryBowelDisease.net also occasionally conducts custom research studies for companies interested in learning... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Motherhood and IBD Is Not All or NothingBeing a mom with IBD can be complicated. You want to be everything to everyone and you often feel like your needs and your health are at the bottom of... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sacrifices, SacrificesNothing I enjoy more than a Root Beer Float. One problem though...I don't eat dairy. Big problem. Life-altering problem, really. For what's a Root Beer Float without ice cream? My... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Crohn's Disease Diet: Consistency vs. BoredomWhen I began struggling with symptoms of Crohn's disease 11 years ago, I instantly realized that avoiding trigger foods and drinks gave me the best chance of protecting myself against... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious effects on health and well-being. Many people get... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Belong in the IBD Community, Regardless of How Severe Your Disease IsWhere do you fall on the "spectrum" that is Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Is your IBD more on the mild or the severe side? For many of us, the... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Needing a Bathroom Before, During, and After EatingMy mom used to joke that she knew the location of every bathroom across South Florida due to having me as a child. I didn't find it funny. It was... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A "Unique" Start to SchoolThis will be my 13th year of teaching. Each year, a few days before the start, I think about, and reflect on my summer. I always give myself a pep talk... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 to ask members of our communities about their... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments