Why I am Grateful for Crohn's DiseaseIt is common, if not expected, for those with IBD to have the "why me?" mentality. Sure, we deal with chronic pain, the urgency to find a bathroom, extreme fatigue... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fear of Expecting the BestHave you ever been afraid of being positive? Afraid of having high expectations of yourself or your body? Solely because you know better. Have you ever wanted to have faith... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Putting IBD Pain Into WordsOftentimes those who don't have IBD ask, "What does the pain feel like?" If you're like me, it can be difficult to put into words. At the same time, the... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Red Light, Green Light: The Uncertainty of UCDo you remember that childhood game red light, green light? You know, that game where you had to race across a field when the gamemaster would yell out "green light."... By Grady Stewart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Can IBD Cause Weight Gain?We have been getting a lot of questions in the IBD community about whether living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can cause weight gain. I know the more common... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments42 comments
My Journey With Body Dysmorphia: Part 1I struggle all the time to recognize myself. My body has drastically changed over the past 5 years. And when I struggle with my mental health, my physical health starts... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Things to Know about the J-PouchDon’t get me wrong. I love that I have a J-Pouch. I would not be able to live the life I do, without one. What a J-Pouch is is something... By Paul Richman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Why I Chose Not to Participate in a Study, This TimeHave you participated in a study? I haven’t, but I’ve always wanted to. I love science. And since I’m not a scientist, participating in a study could be my personal... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Journey into Seeing an IBD SpecialistFor a long time, I didn't realize there was a difference between a gastroenterologist and an actual IBD specialist. I assumed that because I was seeing a gastroenterologist, or "GI,"... By Shawn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fear - that weight loss can bringI've recently lost a fair amount of weight and I can't really say that the feedback has been fantastic. I wanted to write about it and my hubby wanted to... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
How IBD has Amplified my EmpathyHaving become chronically ill nearly a decade ago, I’ve learned so much about how I process disease, hardship, and other challenges in life. Having symptoms that for years had no... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
With IBD, are sometimes the 'what ifs' worse than the reality?I'm not going to lie. As I'm typing this, I'm having one of these evenings when I get caught in a 'what if?' cycle. I've not long blogged up about... By Jenna Farmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Are You Having a Baby?No more than five minutes after my best friend decreed, “You may kiss the bride,” it happened. My little cousin ran up and exclaiming, “Great, you did it! When are... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Heartbreaking Things that Well-Intentioned People SayOh you know the drill. You may be sitting there taking it all in and thinking everything those loved ones are saying is gospel. Loved ones don’t specifically have to... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Q&A with Dr. Nandi: ACG Ulcerative GuidelinesFor the first time in 10 years, The American College of Gastroenterology has issued updated clinical guidelines on the management of ulcerative colitis (UC). Its approach has changed from addressing... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
We KNOW Our BodiesIsn't it crazy how much living with a chronic condition shapes us? Especially living with conditions like Crohn's and colitis. Since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, almost ten years ago... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Anxiety of ChangeMost people don't like change. I am one of those people. I hate it to be honest. Change brings me anxiety. I almost wish I could change, change. I realized... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Stopped Eating Breakfast, What to Watch for in Your LittlesI’ve been trying for years to put the pieces together to figure out when inflammatory bowel disease symptoms began to present. Like the point in time, I stopped eating breakfast... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
This Year's Stomach Flu, Part 2!Part 1 of the story can be found here. As I was finishing my tests and waiting for my car to come up from the hospital valet, exhaustion had set... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Intimacy & IBD SymptomsIntimacy is not something we talk about often enough when living with IBD. People living with many of the symptoms that come with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis have a... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments