Giving In To A Craving…and Paying The Bathroom Cost...I will admit, I have an addiction. It's a good addiction. I promise. I am addicted to coffee. I really love it, and have...reactions5comments
Let's Talk About Cravings With IBD...We all get cravings. Whether it's the urge for something sweet, a need for a plate of starchy carbohydrates, or something specific...reactions9comments
Poonami! Coping With Ostomy Leaks...If you are reading this, you or someone you care about are most likely suffering from the most frustrating and consuming part...reactions4comments
IBD Taught Me To Overthink Everything...I’ve been an over-analyzer since I was a child. You name it, and I’ve thought my way around it in circles. Crohn’s...reactions14comments
My IBD Glossary for the Newly Diagnosed...It is a pretty scary time when you start having symptoms that you cannot figure out or understand. It's sometimes even scarier...reactions6comments
Blepharitis and Crohn's Disease...Let's talk about blepharitis and Crohn's. While in the hospital, I came down with a case of blepharitis. I’m very prone to...reactions1comment
How IBD Can Impact Your Eyes: Iritis and Uveitis...Many of us are aware that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect the body in many different ways, both within the...reactions8comments
Real Talk: Looking Ahead After an IBD Diagnosis...Living with IBD changes so much – from how you see yourself to what happiness means day to day. In this episode...reactionscomments
Tenesmus: One of the Most Uncomfortable IBD Symptoms...Ever experience running to the bathroom over and over again because you feel this urgent need to evacuate your bowels? But then...reactions11comments
The Emotional Impact of Living with IBD...When I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I went into survival mode. Anything else took too much of my time...reactionscomments
How To Embrace Both Medical Care and Self-Care With IBD...I found myself presented with the perfect opportunity for a self-care day. My partner was hosting an old college friend at our...reactions3comments
The Prednisone Made Me Do It...If you have ever experienced any of the below situations, or ones similar to them, it's probably safe to say that it...reactions13comments
Learning The Skill Of Being "Selfish" With Crohn's...Choosing yourself may sound easy, but it’s actually quite difficult. It takes a bit of skill. Many of us may like to...reactions2comments
Beyond the Bathroom: Lesser Known IBD Symptoms...We know that inflammatory bowel disease is so much more than just urgency and diarrhea. Many of the most impactful symptoms happen...reactions22comments
When Managing Your Health Becomes A Full-Time Job: The Weight of Coordinating Care...As someone who’s lived with Crohn’s for the last 16 years, I’ve noticed there’s a moment that happens for many of us...reactions8comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Why IBD Can Cause Weight Gain...A big question in the IBD community is whether living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can cause weight gain. I know...reactions87comments
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...
Bathroomphobia: Crohn's Bathroom Anxiety...It was very hard to come up with a title for this article since I am not really sure that "bathroomphobia" is...reactions38comments
