Three Weeks and Counting!...Remember, I went into surgery to have my whole entire colon removed on December 17 2007? As I stated before I was...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome After Bowel Resection...We all know that Crohn's, ulcerative colitis and IBD in general affect us all differently. The common denominator is the disease itself;...reactionscomments
The Gastrocolic Reflex: “Food Goes Right Through Me!”...Have you ever eaten a meal and almost right after you've eaten, you are rushing to the bathroom to have a bowel...reactions19comments
What It’s Really Like Living With Short Bowel Syndrome...Living with Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome (SBS) means navigating an invisible but relentless battle that extends far beyond the physical...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and Causes...Short bowel syndrome (SBS) happens when your small intestine cannot absorb enough nutrients and fluids from the food you eat. This can...reactionscomments
Gut Massage for Intestinal Pain...It’s holiday vacation time. I’m sitting in a restaurant enjoying an ocean view and finishing a scrumptious seafood meal with my husband...reactions10comments
Getting Diagnosed With Short Bowel Syndrome: What to Expect...There is no single test for short bowel syndrome (SBS). The diagnosis comes from your medical history, a physical exam, and a...reactionscomments
Short Bowel Syndrome and Crohn’s Disease: What Is the Connection?...Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome both affect your digestive system, but they are not the same condition. Crohn's disease is a...reactionscomments
Over 3 Decades of Crohn’s Pain… and Finally Pain-Free...Over 30 years ago, if you told me that one day my Crohn's and I would be finally pain-free, I would have...reactions7comments
Celebrate World Ostomy Day!...October 2 is World Ostomy Day! In honor of this day, we've put together some tips to help celebrate and share. Whether...reactions1comment
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...
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
Normal Labs, Persistent Fog: Post-Anemia Fatigue...Unpredictability reigns supreme in my experience with ulcerative colitis. Each success in managing my disease comes with a twist. My symptoms manifest...reactions3comments
How to Make Sustainable Diet Changes with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis...It's great to set resolutions and goals, aiming to become a better version of the person you are. The problem, however, is...reactions3comments
Unexpected Weight Gain: How Changing My Diet Calmed My J-Pouch Symptoms...Ever since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on...reactionscomments
The Confident Patient: Your Crohn’s and UC Care Plan...Talking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.
Pain: The Secret Symptom of IBD...We know from our community members that IBD brings with it a host of unexpected symptoms - everything from inflammation to fever...reactionscomments
Shout Out to the Caregivers...The ones who take off from work to be with us during long and sometimes tough procedures. The ones who would drop...reactions1comment
Caregivers...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), causes chronic inflammation in a person’s digestive tract that can...
Coping With The IBD Mental Load & Recognizing Cognitive Burnout...As we all know, living with IBD is incredibly unpredictable. While many of us develop strategies to cope with flares, there’s a...reactionscomments
