Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With IBDBeing diagnosed with any condition can be hard. Being diagnosed with a chronic digestive disease might feel impossible at first, but the...reactions1comment
Complex PTSD and Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseI know this topic isn’t commonly talked about or even researched very much as far as I can tell but I want...reactions12comments
Dating and Intimacy with an Ostomy - Part 3: AdulthoodNow that I have shared a little about my background having lived with an ostomy from the ages of 16-19 and then...reactionscomments
IrritationWe all experience it. We all experience that horrible burning feeling that we get when we constantly clean our back side after...reactionscomments
How I Told My Boyfriend About My OstomyThe day I decided to tell my boyfriend that I had an ileostomy, I was a nervous wreck. In my head, I...reactions2comments
You Can Get Pregnant After SurgeryI spend a lot of time talking with fellow inflammatory bowel disease patients. Several times a month, I get questions from women...reactionscomments
Celebrate World Ostomy Day!October 2 is World Ostomy Day! In honor of this day, we've put together some tips to help celebrate and share. Whether...reactions1comment
So You've Just Been Diagnosed With Crohn's or UC. Now What?Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis is a life-changing event. There are likely so many things going through your head...reactionscomments
Staying Organized With an IBD NotebookWhen I started experiencing daily symptoms of Crohn’s disease in 2009, I had no idea they would become part of my forever...reactionscomments
Tips for Recovering From IBD SurgeryIt's been more than 7 years since my partial colectomy surgery and I often reflect on how much it has changed my...reactionscomments
National Stress Awareness Day: Is There a Link to IBD?Emails. Phone calls. "Chat" messages. "Ms. Musick, can you help me?" Teach. Change Class. Change subject matter. Bell rings. Intercom interruptions. As...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Cravings and IBDWe all get cravings. Whether it's the urge for something sweet, a need for a plate of starchy carbohydrates, or something specific...reactions9comments
Be Kind to the Behind Giveaway Terms and ConditionsBe Kind to the Behind Giveaway – Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Be Kind to...reactionscomments
IBD: Not To Be Confused With IBS!“My friend had that. She takes Buscopan and she’s fine now.” Let’s look at this statement for a moment. If someone had...reactions2comments
Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis in the Prime of LifeA diagnosis of UC in the prime of one’s life can feel like a slap in the face, jolting you from the...reactionscomments
Holidays, IBD & FoodWith the holiday season upon us, I wanted to take a moment to remind a few people that the holidays are not...reactions4comments
Treating Crohn’s and Colitis Is Not An Exact ScienceThere is no magic pill to treat IBD. There is no 1-size-fits-all diet or cure-all method. Despite developing research and treatments, many...reactionscomments
My Crohn’s VowsI attended a wedding in Connecticut recently. It was a very nice affair on a pastoral farm in an area that felt...reactionscomments
Sleepless NightsOne challenging aspect about IBD is it can interrupt sleep. Most of us need 6 to 8 hours to feel refreshed. This...reactionscomments
Raspberry and Banana Vegan SmoothieSmoothies are one of my favorite ways to get fruit into my diet. I can eat some fruits (like bananas) but others-such...reactionscomments
