MLB & UC – An Interview with Jake Diekman, Part 2Throughout the month of October, we’ll be spreading the word about invisible illnesses and what it’s like to live with a disease...reactionscomments
When Food is Your EnemyI'm sure living with IBD, you know many things that should be good for you, but aren't at all. Salad, fresh fruit...reactions7comments
Being the IBD Super MommyAs much as we love spending time with our little pumpkins over the summer, it’s kind of nice when they go back...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
Love & Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness is hard. I realize what an understatement that must seem, but many people will never come to...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
