What I Wish Employers Knew About Crohn’s Disease...Today’s workforce is unlike anything predicted in the past two decades. The internet, along with technology advancements, has opened the door to so many new possibilities in the workforce. But...reactions9comments
Does anyone have Crohn’s disease and neuropathy?...I would like to know what percentage of the people with Crohn’s disease also have neuropathy? Have a question? Ask it here!...reactions4replies
Matt Nagin...Matt was previously a patient leader on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Matt Nagin is a writer, educator, actor, filmmaker, and standup comedian. Matt has taught college writing at seven universities in the NYC...
JAK Inhibitors...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can include several conditions that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This long-term inflammation can cause severe damage to...
Sex? What’s that? - Intimacy and IBD In America 2019...Intimacy, whether it includes sex or not, remains an important factor in a person’s life, despite age or chronic health conditions. Unfortunately, chronic diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis (UC)...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease & Motherhood: Breastfeeding (Nursing or Pumping) and Diet...During my pregnancy, I knew I wanted to breastfeed my daughter, but that my ability to do so would very much depend on my body, my Crohn’s disease, and my...reactions5comments
Is It My Crohn's Disease or Something Else?...One of the most frustrating things I personally find about living with Crohn's disease is the fact we can't see our disease. Although no autoimmune disease is easy, I can't...reactions2comments
Like a Phoenix Rising...Crohn's disease has been my primary health nemesis for the past 40 years, provoking 5 gut surgeries, an ileostomy, and complicating 3 ankle surgeries, due to post-surgical infection. Pain management...reactions4comments
Foods that Make me Sick...Before I met my wife, I was eating very plain and boring food. I didn’t know any better and was very scared to try food. My wife went to culinary...reactions3comments
30 Year Struggle...I’ve had a thirty year struggle with Crohn’s disease. When I was around ten years old I used to get bad stomach pains. Sometimes I’d vomit. Other times I’d leave...reactions3comments
What Does a UC Flare-Up Look Like?...The question "what does a UC flare-up look like?" is a common one. For those asking because you are newly diagnosed and aren't sure what your body might be experiencing...reactions1comment
My Favorite Day...My favorite day is a day some would consider the most difficult. Some would honestly dread my favorite day, but I love it. My favorite day is *drum roll please*...reactions7comments
I Developed a Fear of Mail Due to Crohn's Disease and Disability Paperwork...When we were tots, getting mail was a magical thing. It usually meant a magazine, book, or gift from a relative. Maybe you had a penpal that you conversed with...reactions2comments
Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Flares...Close to 500 patients recently shared more about life with ulcerative colitis in our 2019 IBD In America survey. Respondents opened up about the diagnosis process, daily symptoms, experience with...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease: Symptoms, Flares, and Management...1,000 people with Crohn's disease recently shared their experiences in our 2019 IBD In America survey. Respondents opened up about their diagnosis journey, symptoms, flares, treatment experiences, relationships with their...reactions3comments
A Better Ostomy Experience...The first ostomy was a bad experience. Read about that in "Limitations with an Ostomy." Just a few months before my second stoma was formed, I had the mindset that...reactions3comments
Lower Right Back Pain During a Crohn's Flare...Of my many Crohn's flares, none have been alike and have brought on my different symptoms and complications. Symptoms have ranged from extreme bloating and fatigue to relentless vomiting and...reactions2comments
How to Keep Crohn’s Disease Meds Cold in an Emergency...There are quite a few types of medications used to treat Crohn’s disease. These medications range from pill-form to IV-infused to self-injectable doses that you can do at home. My...reactions3comments
Celebrate the Small Victories...The most important thing I’ve come to learn in the time since I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is to celebrate the small victories - not just alone, but with...reactions7comments
Last Week's Appointment...Having inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires you to go to see your GI doctor at least twice a year. With me, I have to have a flexible sigmoid scope every...reactions1comment