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We conducted our yearly large survey of people who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease and asked many questions about what it's like being diagnosed with IBD as well as living with...

Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease can often seem like a constant battle. Battling insurance for coverage, doctors for medications, not to mention your body battling itself. We have to remember...

This past Saturday, May 19th was World IBD Day! This year the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation took a different approach to World IBD Day: This year's theme was IBD Beyond Borders...

So you all know that I have been planning a wedding. The wedding will occur in October of this upcoming year. My fiancé and I picked a place that would be very...

We all get cravings. Whether it's the urge for something sweet, a need for a plate of starchy carbohydrates, or something specific that seemingly comes out of nowhere. But could...

Growing up, my dad was always into politics and I enjoyed watching and learning with him. One of my favorite things to do would be to watch the news with...

Take a moment. Slow down for a second. If you think of your energy level as a gas tank, where's the gauge? Do you constantly feel as though you're on...

Unless you’ve been through it yourself, or are a caregiver for someone who’s suffering, you have no idea what it’s like living with Crohn’s. So much happens behind the scenes...

Do you ever notice that when you tell someone that you live with a chronic illness, a lot of times you get back questions or advice about yoga and meditation?...

Community. What does it mean to you? Once you're diagnosed with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease, it means the world. It means having a support network. It means knowing...

Dear 16 year old me, In 3 days you will be diagnosed with something that will change your world, little girl. You're going to mature much faster than you expected...

People often ask, "what does fatigue from a chronic illness feel like?" It can be difficult to describe. It's much different than feeling tired or like you didn't get enough...

When I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, I had no idea about the medical field. I was always so healthy, and never had any issues. As the years went on, and I became...

"If you're struggling, you deserve to make self-care a priority. Whether that means lying in bed all day, eating comfort food, crying, sleeping, rescheduling plans, finding an escape through a...

Figuring out what to wear with an ostomy, especially in the beginning, can be frustrating, discouraging, and a little scary. It's easy to feel like your bag will be visible...

Inflammatory bowel disease affects everyone different and we value each and every story from our community. You can share your personal story in our Stories section or weigh in by...

Self-care is a bit of a buzz word at the moment. It's often talked about in relation to fancy candles or expensive skincare-but for those of us with IBD, self-care...

Have you ever noticed that your inflammatory bowel disease tends to get worse during times when you’re under a lot of stress or perhaps when you’re trying something new? For...

People who live with chronic illness are often accustomed to feeling guilty when they aren't able to do something. Whether it's filling an extra shift at work, attending a party...

Brain fog. It's a funny term, which while not often medically used, manages to perfectly encapsulate the struggles of its symptoms when your brain just feels as if it's wrapped up...