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
3 Injection Day Rituals For Crohn’s DiseaseCurrently, I am prescribed Stelara for the treatment of my Crohn’s disease. Stelara is a biologic that comes in the form of an injection. It is not like Humira in... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
3 Ways to Support a Loved One with Crohn’s DiseaseWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease in 2009, my family and friends were quick to jump in and offer their help. Whether that was rides to appointments... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Crohn's Disease: An Emotional RollercoasterI am blessed to say that I have been in remission with my Crohn’s disease since August 2016. Since that time, I have gone from taking 3 biologics to 1... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Zucchini LasagnaI often eat something when I am out and about and then attempt to make a version of it myself at home. This is where this dish comes from! I... By Sahara Fleetwood-BeresfordBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: The Worst Symptoms of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) means living with a host of symptoms. Any of these symptoms on their own can be annoying and troublesome, and yet, these... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments