Do More Women With IBD Choose to Stay Childless?The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to...reactions2comments
Packing for an IBD Hospital AdmissionAfter being lucky enough to spend a few years free of hospital admissions, I struggled with 2 back-to-back admissions over the last...reactionscomments
Recovery After Partial ColectomyI had my partial colectomy on April 10, 2014. I remember that day vividly, as it was the day that my life...reactionscomments
Travelling with IBDTravelling can be a source of anxiety at the best of times. Throw IBD into the mix and it’s a whole new...reactions2comments
Flu or Flare?It was a hot June morning when I was sitting across the table from a client at the local Panera Bread when...reactionscomments
Tips for Covering Odor and Noise in Public RestroomsI have been talking openly and honestly about having inflammatory bowel disease for years now. I guess that would make most people...reactions8comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with inflammatory...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
The Anxiety of Using the Toilet in Other People’s HomesI used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I...reactions5comments
The Difference of Having a Good CaregiverI had a very difficult, complicated year in 2021. I have lived in and out of the hospital due to several health...reactionscomments
Dealing With Trapped WindOne of the most common questions I see asked in the #IBDSuperHeroes Facebook group is: "Any tips for relieving trapped wind?" Trapped...reactionscomments
Pain Management FrustrationsA little while ago I wrote an article about pain management. I will be honest and say that I am literally writing...reactions5comments
Thankful For BiologicsDespite being actively ill with other diseases, including a troubling GI diagnosis, this is the closest I’ve come to deep and clinical...reactionscomments
Consider This When Choosing Your GastroenterologistThere are many decisions that must be made when living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. From selecting an insurance carrier to...reactionscomments
Reaching for Remission... Right?Remission is what most people with IBD are striving for. It's also what our healthcare team is striving for, for us. However...reactionscomments
Four Unconventional Techniques For Managing Abdominal PainIBD sufferers frequently experience abdominal pain. This is often chronic and debilitating. In other cases, it can force you to go to...reactions6comments
Talking About Alternative & Complementary Treatments With Your DoctorIn our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. Next up...reactionscomments
Spice Up Your IBD DietSpice. It is what runs the economy on planet Arrakis in Frank Herbert's novel (turned blockbuster movie) "Dune." It also appears to...reactions5comments
The Rough Road to Diagnosis: From a Parent of a Child With Crohn’sIn 2014, when my son was 12 years old, I began to worry that his growth was slowing, as he didn’t seem...reactions4comments
Falling Back Into a Crohn’s Flare After Being in RemissionI’m a veteran IBD patient, having lived with Crohn’s disease now for more than a decade. I mostly understand how my body...reactions3comments
