Embracing Your New NormalIt is no secret that a diagnosis of IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) can turn your world upside down. I remember when I was first diagnosed, I believed once... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Big DanceIt’s the end of the year. It’s hot, the kids are starting to lose their cool. I notice that teachers are walking down the hallway shaking their heads; ready to be... By Paul Richman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Telling Your Employer You Have IBDSo you have a bowel disease, it’s horrible and it brings a lot of self-confidence knocks, anxiety and feelings of inability. Sometimes you have to quit your job because it’s... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The 80/20 Rule for a Chronically Ill MumThe day that your baby is born you are handed this beautiful blob of delicious smelling bliss and... a massive load of mummy guilt. Mummy guilt is the universe's way... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Secrets from the StallI recently came across a quote on Instagram that made me pause and reflect. It said: "I am the type of person that will sit in the bathroom and cry... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Tools & Features on InflammatoryBowelDisease.netYou may have noticed some changes around InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide an even better experience for the most important... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Time for a 504 PlanI am a completely functional human being. I wake up every morning, get washed and dressed. I have my breakfast and then go to work. I am a lucky person that... By Paul Richman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Three Straight Days in BedI had some crazy procedures done during my 371 straight days in the hospital. I would argue that the doctors really wanted to try everything they could to send me home... By Paul Richman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Change of Seasons with IBDWe are now in full swing with the spring weather and before we know it, summer will be here! Most people recognize the seasons for what they are: different weather... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Take the Media Usage Survey!Managing a chronic condition such as Crohn's disease is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What do you do to unwind and take your mind off coping... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Absorbing Meds Without a ColonWhen you are diagnosed with a chronic disease like Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis, there is a lot of unknowns. While the statistics are approximated, roughly 40% of people who... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sticker Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Crohn's Disease Sticker Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Most Vulnerable Mental Health Story...I have gone back and forth in my mind about whether to share this story with my friends on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net as opposed to solely on my website. I often wonder... By Marisa Lauren Troy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Walk This SundayIt’s here, its finally here! This Sunday March 21 is the CCFA Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter Walk for a Cure. I really enjoy this, for many of reasons. I have lots... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
IBD Interview: More Spoons!In honor of IBD Awareness Month, we'll be interviewing members of the online IBD community, sharing their stories, and helping to raise awareness and understanding about Crohn's disease and ulcerative... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask-the-Advocate: If You Could Make One Symptom Disappear...Inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn's and UC, bring many unwanted symptoms - some that are visible, some that are not. And sometimes, it's not the obvious symptom that's the most... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Being Asked How You're Doing DailyThankfully, I have a very caring mother who is worried about me for obvious reasons. However, every day she asks me how I am which includes how I slept, how... By Marisa Lauren Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Find A Reason: Celebrating Small Moments Helps Me Live WellIt can be really hard to be happy when living with an autoimmune disease. Debilitating symptoms, isolation from friends, food anxiety, chronic pain and fatigue and other aspects of our... By Courtney Maiorino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Invisible Journey of IBD: 2017 In America Results ... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Change Your Avatar for Awareness Month!May is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month! One way to spread awareness is to change your avatar (profile image) across social media sites. You can download any of the images... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments