Setting New Year's Resolutions with Crohn's DiseaseWhen the clock strikes at midnight on January 1st, we suddenly feel like we have a new lease on life. Resolutions are made, goals are set, and we all say... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Sober for NYEDecember 31st kind of parts the seas for a lot of people, doesn't it? I know you certainly won't find me drinking at a pub or bar out past 10:30... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Traveling With Crohn’sIn 2012, I traveled all through Europe with a friend. It was an amazing three-week adventure. That said, I was a bit surprised that in Europe, they charge a couple of... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Throwing a Party for Someone With Crohn’s or Ulcerative ColitisA few weeks ago, I came across pictures from my bridal shower. For many brides-to-be, this is a fun tradition that they look forward to. Some are held as surprises... By Holland5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Crohn's Disease & Pregnancy: Labor & DeliveryAs a Crohn’s patient, I had some extra worries rattling around in my head prior to experiencing childbirth for the first time. I recently wrote about creating a detailed birth... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips for Staying Jolly Through the Holidays When You have Crohn'sIs the hustle and bustle of the holiday season making you stressed and overwhelmed? Chances are, if you have IBD like me, this time of year can be complicated. Whether... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Don’t Be Crohn’s Alone During the Holidays This YearThe holidays are a huge stressor for many of us with Crohn’s disease. The same can definitely be said for those living with a chronic illness. From parties at homes... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living with Crohn's from one decade to anotherAs we say goodbye to 2019 and look onward to the start of 2020 and beyond, it's expected that we all reflect on what has happened and what's to come... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Uncomfortable Holiday QuestionsThe holiday season is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to get together. We are sometimes fortunate to not see people we haven't seen in a while. People who... By Brooke Abbott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Surviving the Winter MonthsI used to really mind the winter months. While I was grateful to live in Pennsylvania where we enjoy four seasons, I terribly minded the cold, dark days December through... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With a Chronic Condition & DatingHow does living with a chronic condition impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory bowel disease; Alisha Bridges, who lives with plaque... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
8 realities of Christmas with Crohn's DiseaseThe nights are dark and the weather is crisp. Which means we are officially on the countdown to the festive season! There's a lot of things I love about this... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Flying With An Ostomy? It's Okay To Speak Up!I had a new experience while traveling with my ostomy about a month ago. I do want to say that flying with an ostomy is not as big a deal... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Crohn’s Fatigue and The RallyOver the past two years, living with a form of Crohn’s symptom remission has been an interesting experience. Not having to experience digestive complications as much has been liberating. Unfortunately... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
5 Ways to Help Navigate Public Restrooms during a Crohn’s FlareWe’ve all been there. You are out in a public place, be it a restaurant or amusement park and the urgency hits you hard. The panic sets in and the first... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Overcoming Mental Hurdles of AnemiaUnpredictability reigns supreme in my experience with ulcerative colitis. Each success in managing my disease comes with a twist. My symptoms manifest most strongly through anemia, leaving me unable to... By Josh Samudre3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Awareness, I Love ItIt may just be my lack of watching television or popular shows, but lately, I've really been seeing a lot of good references to inflammatory bowel disease in the media... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Crohn’s Disease DiagnosisLife with Crohn’s disease can be incredibly varied from person to person. The type and frequency of physical symptoms experienced, treatment response and emotional impacts can be different amongst all... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 often invisible illnesses, and therefore not always understood... By InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What We Wish Others Knew About Crohn's and UCWe want to shed some light on what it truly means to live with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. We asked community members to describe what they wish others knew about... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments