Injured, Not Able to Wipe, and Cursing My Crohn's...As an IBD advocate, I talk all the time about how this is far more than just a "pooping disease". As anyone...reactions11comments
Treating and Managing IBD...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition in which long-term inflammation can cause symptoms and complications affecting the digestive tract. The...
The "Big Three" In Crohn’s and Colitis Testing...Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can often feel like being stuck in a maze of doctor visits, medications, and testing...reactions5comments
Learning About Anemia the Hard Way With UC...One of the worst ulcerative colitis flares I've experienced landed me in the hospital. Granted, I was young and ignorant about the...reactions25comments
The Risks And Rewards Of Intestinal Resections...Did you know most sufferers of Crohn's disease have at least one surgery at some point? One reason for this is the...reactions16comments
Swallowing NG Tubes: Tips and Tricks to Make it Easier...Hi everyone! I wanted to start off with this video of me swallowing an NG tube a few months ago while I...reactions2comments
The Nasogastric Tube...The one thing surgeons don't tell you about is the nasogastric tube. The nasogastric tube, otherwise known as a "NG tube" is...reactions4comments
The Dreaded NG Tube...A nasogastric tube is sometimes needed after an intestinal blockage. I've had quite a few blockages over the years, but have only...reactions6comments
Tips for Dressing Comfortably With An Ostomy Bag...Figuring out what to wear with an ostomy, especially in the beginning, can be frustrating, discouraging, and a little scary. It's easy...reactions2comments
How Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnosed?...An accurate diagnosis can be the first step toward successful treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unfortunately, there is no single test...
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"Ask Me Anything" About Crohn's and Colitis!...Thank you for your interest in our Ask Me Anything! This live forum session has ended, and the forum is closed to...reactions2comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
When Switching Doctors: How to Handle Your Records & New Intake...Every year, many Americans are forced to change insurance companies. Sometimes you are forced to change your care providers and specialists because...reactions1comment
Moving On, Moving In - Moving With Crohn’s...Over the last month, my fiancee and I began the painstaking process of moving into our new home. This is my third...reactions1comment
Best Snacks for Gut-Friendly Globetrotting...Traveling has always been a priority of mine, but when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I feared my globe-trotting days were...reactionscomments
The Best and Worst Foods to Eat With UC...The topic of what to eat and what not to eat when living with UC always seems to be so touchy. It...reactions3comments
Peanut Butter Cup Rice Cakes...Rice cakes are my saving grace when I am experiencing digestive issues, as they are light, not fried, easy to digest, and...reactionscomments
My Favorite Snack Ideas for Eating with Crohn's Disease...Diet and IBD is a complicated subject and one that cannot possibly fit the scope of one blog post. But today I...reactions4comments
What living in Greece taught me about body confidence...I never felt like I belonged in Australia. I just didn't fit. I wasn't like my peers and felt a little too...reactions1comment
