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...reactions1comment
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactionscomments
Hope Begins in the Darkhope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the...reactions2comments
Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis, Symptoms, and FlaresClose to 500 patients recently shared more about life with ulcerative colitis in our 2019 IBD In America survey. Respondents opened up...reactionscomments
Remission DefinedIt’s possible for individuals with IBD to experience periods of remission. During these times, IBD symptoms significantly decrease or disappear altogether. Remission...reactions8comments
Sharing Your Story: The Symptoms and Complications of Ulcerative ColitisThe 2019 IBD In America survey asked 490 people with ulcerative colitis (UC) to answer 95 questions about their life with UC...reactionscomments
Coping with Crohn’s Flare-UpsAlthough life with Crohn’s can be quite different for each person with the condition, there is one experience that is all too...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
IBD and MagnesiumWe've all heard about being low in iron and perhaps B12, but actually, there are many more potential deficiencies at play with...reactionscomments
My morning routine with IBDIf you're a fan of youtube or reading blogs then you might see 'morning routines' shared time and time again. Whether it's...reactions8comments
Medical Alert Bracelet For IBD?I was told to wear a medical alert bracelet only two times over the course of my 18 years living with ulcerative...reactionscomments
Music TherapyTurn your darkness into light Turn your silence into sound Josh Groban My whole life, I’ve turned to music to express the...reactionscomments
What to expect during an iron infusionUnfortunately, if you have Crohn’s disease, receiving iron infusions may become part of a recurring treatment for your disease. Even though Crohn’s...reactions10comments
IBD Can Act Like a Permanent Umbilical CordLiving with a chronic illness like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can come with so many challenges. The need to depend on...reactions1comment
Low Residue Foods - Part 2As I previously wrote here in Part 1 of this series, we continue to talk about the ins and outs of roughage...reactions1comment
My New Crohn’s Colonoscopy Prep TipsFor the record, I am not a fan of colonoscopies. Show me someone who says they love them and I will show...reactions6comments
The Impact of Hormones on my Crohn's DiseaseLong before I knew I had Crohn’s disease, I knew that when I got my period, I had miserable GI symptoms on...reactionscomments
Fear Of The UnknownThere is a reason monsters in literature often lurk in a cave. It is in the dark places, the hidden spots, where...reactions3comments
What Should I Ask OF My Care TeamDiagnosis of IBD can be incredibly difficult. Without an education of more than basic Human Anatomy & Physiology in most college courses...reactions1comment
How to Support a Loved One In a FlareThere are a lot of questions people ask when I tell them I'm flaring. Most of the questions are about how people...reactions1comment
