Feeling Guilt When You Say "No"People who live with chronic illness are often accustomed to feeling guilty when they aren't able to do something. Whether it's filling...reactions1comment
Do I know myself better than my medical team?Self-advocacy is a funny word. It's something I've always tried to encourage in my writing but lately, I'm struggling with a different...reactions1comment
Relationships with IBDFriends have come, friends have gone – this is a hard one for me to talk about. Sometimes I feel like I...reactions1comment
Single & NOT PregnantThis holiday, not only was I surrounded by my immediate family, as most are, but also by my work family. They care...reactions1comment
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions1comment
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions1comment
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
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
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
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactions1comment
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
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
IBD Life is Not a Sprint; It's a MarathonChronic illness has a way of hurting you not just physically, but mentally as well. It’s trying and exhausting to constantly feel...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
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
Take the Cost of Healthcare SurveyCost is a major factor in managing a chronic condition such as Crohn's disease There are many things people do to save...reactionscomments
Take the Health Information Experience SurveyStaying informed is crucial when managing a chronic condition such as Crohn's disease, and the internet has made it significantly easier to...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Our #GivingTuesday Campaign#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving...reactionscomments
