Quality of life and IBD: How to discover yours and not let goWhat does quality of life mean to you? As someone who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease nearly 15 years ago, it feels...reactions2comments
No One Ever Comments on AppearanceI recently had the pleasure of attending a conference in San Diego called Digestive Disease Week. I am part of the IBD...reactions3comments
My First Vacation Since I Was Diagnosed With Ulcerative ColitisLast month, I went on my first real vacation since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 13. I also went on...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Stress & Worries About Symptoms and FlaresIn so many ways, I am hyper-vigilant. I have Crohn's disease and was diagnosed as a young girl. I'm now a grown...reactions1comment
When you feel like giving up, don't!I often get told, “I don’t know how you do it” It’s simple - I have no choice. You have two options...reactions1comment
Moving and Bathroom StressThe day before my wife and I left on our Greece trip, we got a call from our townhouse association. There was...reactions1comment
DepressionDepression won't ever be overly-discussed. Depression is not like an outfit that will go out of style. Depression is real. Living with...reactions2comments
The Hidden Effects of Crohn's DiseaseWhen people look at me, they see a 170 LB man. They see my rosy cheeks, full head of hair, and smiling...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease Impacts EverythingRecently I had an interview with a job. It wasn’t my dream job or anything, but it was a source of income...reactions3comments
Simple Tips For SelfcareLiving with Inflammatory Bowel Disease can often seem like a constant battle. Battling insurance for coverage, doctors for medications, not to mention...reactions1comment
Quitting DrinkingAs a Crohn’s sufferer, if you want to feel healthy, you need to make lifestyle changes. Most of us usually start with...reactions2comments
Spring Cleaning Your EmotionsBitterness, anger, frustration. All of these emotions are quite common among patients living with a chronic illness. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease...reactions1comment
The Fourth TrimesterWhile I was pregnant, I was very focused on what the needs of the baby were going to be. As well as...reactions1comment
7 Ways to Cope with the Ups and Downs of Crohn's DiseaseHaving Crohn’s disease is not only physically exhausting but mentally exhausting as well. The mental fight of living with Crohn’s is one...reactions7comments
Deciding to Work from Home with Crohn'sBetween the last 16 years and dealing with things that pop up as a result of a diagnosis of Crohn's disease, I've...reactions1comment
The Decision To Work From Home - Part 2Kelly shares why she made the decision to work from home in "Deciding to Work from Home with Crohn’s" and continues to...reactions3comments
5 MORE Ways My Dogs Help Me Through an IBD FlareOne of the most popular articles I've written for inflammatoryboweldisease.net is '5 Ways My Dogs Help Me Through an IBD Flare.' It...reactions1comment
3 Reasons Why There Is Still HopeWhen you're living with a condition like inflammatory bowel disease, it's easy to lose hope. You begin to lose hope in your...reactions1comment
SpiritualityI was raised Jewish, and, as a young kid, grew up religious. Three times a week I went to Hebrew School (following...reactions4comments
