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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
The Difficulties of Life with Crohn's & UCBetween the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. Crohn's and colitis are often invisible illnesses, and therefore not always understood by...reactionscomments
Advice for Someone Who's Newly DiagnosedBetween the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. We want to shed light on these challenges during Crohn's and Colitis Awareness...reactions1comment
Why I Dyed My Hair Purple For IBD AwarenessFirst I would like to thank Julia Matos for this amazing idea. It was her post on my Facebook timeline that inspired me to contribute to this amazing initiative. I...reactions1comment
Crohn's Becomes Part of Your IdentityEditor's note: Between the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. We want to shed light on these challenges during Crohn’s and...reactionscomments
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, to constant toilet trips and debating what you...reactions4comments
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 developed UC in my early 20s. I didn't...reactionscomments
The Importance of Reliable InformationEditor's note: Between the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. We want to shed light on these challenges during Crohn’s and...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease & Seasonal ChangesIn October 2009, I experienced my first real Crohn’s disease flare. At the time, I thought it was a stomach bug, something that would go away as quickly as it...reactions4comments
The Long, Frustrating Path to an Ulcerative Colitis DiagnosisUlcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), causes inflammation in some or all of the large intestine. It can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis because...reactionscomments
Bathrooms AbroadIn my last article, I started to talk about how my wife and I traveled to Greece to celebrate our honeymoon. I want to continue by explaining to all of...reactions1comment
When People Say "At least it's not cancer"“At least it’s not cancer” is a phrase that many IBD patients hear when talking about their lifelong, chronic condition. I really cannot understand why people come out with things...reactions6comments
What it was like to be hospitalized as a momWhen you live with Crohn's you learn to expect the unexpected. The unpredictability of the disease is a constant reminder that the joy from your day can be robbed in...reactions1comment
Holidays and Chronic IllnessHolidays are a very trying time for many people. Although the movies and media may not portray it as such. We all have our issues, even those of us who...reactions2comments
What to Bring Patients Hospitalized with a FlareWhen visiting someone in the hospital, or someone who has recently been discharged, you often bring them flowers, snacks, or some kind of treat like wine to wish them well...reactions7comments
6 Tips for Flying with Crohn’s DiseaseTraveling by air with Crohn’s disease can be daunting, especially if you are experiencing a flare. Airports for the most part, are busy, loud, and can cause much anxiety to even...reactions4comments
