When It's Not About IBDI realize how awkward that must sound coming from an IBD patient. I mean really, once you’re diagnosed, what could possibly not be about inflammatory bowel disease? At times it... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Guilty When You're UnemployedThere's a certain funny feeling in my gut (no pun intended) I've had lately that has made me feel ill at times. The real irony is that it isn't my... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Understanding Remission in IBDInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a family of chronic bowel diseases caused by inflammation in the body, especially in the intestines. IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). It... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Your Test Results Are NormalNo one ever wants to hear bad news. But after you've been sick for a long time, hearing the words "we found the issue" sure is reassuring. But what about... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why I'm Sick of Hearing "Never Give Up"Some people say giving up is not an option. They don't just say it, they shout it at themselves through clenched teeth while lifting something heavy over their heads for... By Luke Escombe5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Swallowing NG Tubes: Tips and Tricks to Make it EasierHi everyone! I wanted to start off with this video of me swallowing an NG tube a few months ago while I was in the hospital. As you can see... By Sara Ringer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Take The Mental Health Survey!Managing symptoms of IBD is difficult enough, but emotional and mental challenges can also arise. Often, people aren’t just coping with one chronic condition, but several, and it can have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Power of Yoga for IBDThere are so many positives to practicing yoga. For me, short-term it changes my mood, my level of anxiety and relaxation and it seems to actually help calm down my... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Chronic Illness Talk is Boring!Do you ever feel like when you are at the worst of things with your inflammatory bowel disease, all you have to talk about is what is happening to your... By Marisa Lauren Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
From the Community: Top 5 Reasons for Clinical Trial ParticipationWe wanted to learn more about how the IBD community feels about clinical trials, so we took a look at the results of our 2017 IBD In America Survey. Of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tenesmus: One of the Most Uncomfortable IBD SymptomsEver experience running to the bathroom over and over again because you feel this urgent need to evacuate your bowels? But then when you go, not much or nothing at... By Sara Ringer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Wait, Have I Had an Ostomy or a Lobotomy?There was a time when nobody went on TV and talked about what was happening deep inside our colons. Do you remember that time? It was called the 90s. It... By Luke Escombe5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Love & Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness is hard. I realize what an understatement that must seem, but many people will never come to that realization. The reality of living with chronic... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Facing the Unknowns of SurgeryThis week marks two years since I had 18 inches of my intestine removed. I’ll always remember the apprehension and fear I felt in the days leading up to bowel... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Class TripAs you all know I am a public school teacher. I had just gotten my body used to the schedule in my school. Since I go to the bathroom a lot during... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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8 Ways Amazon Fresh Helps Me as an IBDerOne of the many downsides of living with an invisible, chronic illness is feeling dependent on others to take care of you - in some way, shape or form. Whether... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Life Doesn't Go As PlannedYou know the phrase "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans"? I'm a firm believer in this many times when I'm in and out of doctor's... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pain: The Secret Symptom of IBDWe know from our community members that IBD brings with it a host of unexpected symptoms - everything from inflammation to fever to fatigue - and that pain is one... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments