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So 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...

The 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...

I 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...

You 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...

I 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...

I 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...

We 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...

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...

When 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...

Official 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...

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...

It’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...

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...

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...

Thankfully, 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...

It 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...

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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...

When I was little I was very close to my single mother. I took on the role of being her supporter and best friend and did everything I could to...

In 2011, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. If I knew then what I know now, I think it would not have been as difficult for me when I realized...