First Post-Op DateWhen the doctor who diagnosed me mentioned the possibility of surgery, he told me it was a long way off. That I...reactions3comments
Moving In With Someone When You Have IBDWhen you live with a chronic illness like inflammatory bowel disease, so many things come up over the course of your life...reactions2comments
Crohn's Disease & Pregnancy: Labor & DeliveryAs a Crohn’s patient, I had some extra worries rattling around in my head prior to experiencing childbirth for the first time...reactionscomments
Someone I Once KnewI knew someone a while ago. She and I actually met in the hospital. She was special. She was sick. So was...reactions1comment
Doctor Patient Relationship: Pick Your BattlesOne of the many challenges of living with a chronic illness is knowing how (and when) to communicate with your care team...reactions1comment
With Crohn’s You Can’t Afford to Be the Squeaky Wheel in a Broken SystemWhen medical staff send the wrong prescription and render your current prescription useless, you run the risk of falling off your treatment...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
Crohn’s FriendsToday I’m going to discuss building friendships with other IBD sufferers. This is so important. Likeminded patients can keep you grounded. Provide perspective...reactions3comments
The PanI remember thinking to myself, “I will never use the toilet again by myself for as long as I live.” There I...reactions4comments
Sepsis with Crohn’s or Colitis: Cause and ImpactLife with a chronic condition can bring many challenges. Some, like sepsis, may be life-threatening and require immediate attention. Sepsis is a...reactionscomments
So you have osteoporosis...along with Crohn'sGetting a bone scan. It's pretty simple when you think about all those with IBD endure for treatment, disease management, and care...reactions4comments
5 Ways to show your caregiver you care.It’s no secret, Crohn’s disease is a difficult journey. And not only does the hard journey affect the patient it also affects...reactions3comments
Throwing a Party for Someone With Crohn’s or Ulcerative ColitisA few weeks ago, I came across pictures from my bridal shower. For many brides-to-be, this is a fun tradition that they...reactions3comments
How I Learned to Accept My IBDInflammatory bowel disease can be a difficult diagnosis to accept. Which is why I didn't. When I was first diagnosed with IBD...reactions1comment
Different Types of AdvocatesThe term ‘Patient Advocate’ can be a bit controversial and misleading at times. There is no one definition to show exactly what...reactionscomments
The Holistic Health Ring: Who do you want in your corner?When diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, we unknowingly create a team of people that accompany us on this life-long journey. These people...reactionscomments
Processing feelings - I'm angry all the timeI bet you can relate better than anyone what it feels like to be out of control and disempowered. Maybe you can...reactions3comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Finding YOUR Way with IBDWe conducted our yearly large survey of people who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease and asked many questions about what it's like being...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
