Articles

You may have Crohn's or colitis, but not everyone with IBD has an ostomy. Those who have an ostomy needed one. Most likely they have it to save their lives...

Charts that illustrate what it feels like to live with ulcerative colitis. When you live with ulcerative colitis or any chronic condition, frequent research, and constant health vigilance become a...

How often have you heard this? "Why can't you come out THIS time?" "Maybe you need to go get a second opinion?" "I don’t think your IBD requires surgery." "Have...

I know, I know. This can be kind of an annoying topic, especially for those of you who are introverted and private by nature. But! I want to share from...

When I was first diagnosed, I had no idea how to pack a bag for a vacation or week away without overpacking, much less for even one night away. I...

Here is my reality of life with Crohn’s Disease (in remission). I started this blog post in a note on my iPhone while sitting in a public bathroom stall. Ironically...

As we fight every day to remember who we were, the person we once were, and how we used to be, we must always put that same energy into reminding...

Understanding diet and IBD can be a bit of a minefield at times. Some days you can eat anything you fancy and other times you only have to take a...

Part one of this post can be found here. I saw the IBD specialist. It was a journey. Between insurance mix-ups and things not being covered, I swear I wasn't...

I'm frustrated. In Australia, there is very little support or organisation for people with IBD. There is not even any statistics or data on people living with IBD in Australia...

Lately, I’ve really been feeling the need for change. Not just lately. It actually started a while ago. I’ve spent much of my life sick or taking care of the...

After being a patient for more than 15 years, there’s a lot I’ve observed - good and bad. More recently, I’ve been in and out of a lot of specialists...

Life is not always smooth sailing. Some days I wondered what I did in a past life to deserve this one or even wondered if I have paid my dues...

When it comes to IBD, we're all in the same boat, but you can usually spot the difference between the newly diagnosed and the old-timers who feel as if they've...

In my last post, "Preparing to Become a Mother with Crohn's Disease - Part 1", I shared several of the things that have stood out for me in planning for...

There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...

Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...

I recently interviewed InflammatoryBowelDisease.net advocate Natalie Hayden for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Natalie talks about her diagnosis and how her life has changed now that she lives with...

Awareness is a word we hear a lot about when it comes to living with IBD. And with each World IBD Day comes another chance to raise awareness of  Inflammatory...

IBD...a fad it seems? When I was diagnosed about 12 years ago, I rarely saw commercials for medications to help with IBD. Now, I would be surprised if I didn’t...