6 Strange Crohn's Symptoms Only Crohnies UnderstandIf you have Crohn's disease, you know that there are some weird symptoms that only we as Crohn’s patients understand. It's the...reactions75comments
The Worst Symptoms of a Crohn's or UC FlareBetween the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease is hard. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are...reactions12comments
My Crohn's Is Attached to So Many Bad MemoriesPerhaps I am just a peculiar person, but do you find that you get bad memories from being sick with Crohn's and...reactions8comments
Before and After: The Pictures We Don't Want You To SeeAsk anyone who's been on high doses of prednisone for any given time, and I guarantee you they won't brag about how...reactions1comment
Putting IBD Pain Into WordsOften those who don't have IBD ask, "What does the pain feel like?" If you're like me, it can be difficult to...reactions17comments
Why You Should Be Open With Your Crohn's DiagnosisI know, I know. This can be kind of an annoying topic, especially for those of you who are introverted and private...reactions4comments
Educating Others on Crohn's and ColitisHow would you educate others on what living with IBD is really like? How can you really help others understand what life...reactions2comments
Fatigue: One of the Worst Parts of Crohn's DiseaseYou know that feeling when you physically cannot keep your eyes open? Like when you are sitting on the couch at night...reactions20comments
You Can Have Crohn’s and Still Be “Healthy”After going through my list of medications, medical history, and past procedures regarding my Crohn’s disease, the nurse or doctor whom I...reactionscomments
Priorities, Planning, and Chronic IllnessEvery day we all have decisions and choices to make. Part of life is planning, and while living with a disease like...reactions6comments
8 Things I Wish I'd Done Differently on My Crohn's Disease JourneyIt's coming up to 6 years since I was diagnosed. Six years isn't that long a period of my life, just under...reactions11comments
Ulcerative Colitis Goes Far Beyond the BathroomI like to tell people that living with UC changed my view on, well, everything. I lived a healthy life until I...reactions3comments
Frustrations of An Invisible IllnessLiving with ulcerative colitis is a complicated business. There are obviously many issues we face daily, from intense pain and chronic fatigue...reactions4comments
My Experience of Chronic FatigueIn the past, I've experienced over 2 years of constant, chronic fatigue. I spent years prior to that, dealing with UC and...reactions18comments
How Much Control Do We Really Have Over Our Triggers?If you ask 10 people with inflammatory bowel disease what they think triggers a flare for them, the chances are that you...reactions13comments
Crohn's Disease: An Emotional RollercoasterI am blessed to say that I have been in remission with my Crohn’s disease. I have gone from taking 3 biologics...reactions4comments
Ulcerative Colitis and Acid RefluxLife with ulcerative colitis comes with many symptoms. From diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, an urgency to defecate, fatigue, and weight loss...reactions12comments
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...reactions19comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions9comments
