Potty Training at 22...One of the most horrid experiences of my life was when I had to reteach myself how to use the bathroom. I...reactionscomments
Should You Have Surgery?...I remember when I had to make the decision to have my colon removed. It was one of the hardest decisions that...reactions4comments
The Whole Time Difference Business...I recently traveled to Las Vegas for my best friend’s bachelor party. In the weeks leading up to the big bash, I...reactions2comments
Waiting for a diagnosis...I’m Charlotte, 25 and from England, but I have found this website invaluable. I still don’t have a definitive diagnosis of Crohn's...reactions2comments
New Diagnosis and Learning...I am so glad I found this site! I was starting to feel like I was crazy I have always had a...reactions2comments
Me and Crohn’s...While serving on the flight deck of the USSEnterprise CVA(N) 65 in the gulf of Tonkin in 1966 and ‘67, I would...reactions2comments
I’m Thankful for Crohn’s Disease this November?...Many Americans honor the holiday of Thanksgiving by reflecting on what they are thankful for in life. It’s easy to be thankful...reactions1comment
Painsomnia, Psych Meds and Mental Health Part 2...I would like to continue where I left off to some degree in Part 1 of this article. Again, I want to...reactions1comment
I Just Thought Everyone Was Like This......What did I know? Asking for a bathroom pass in 6th grade was humiliating (although I doubt I knew that word then)...reactions4comments
Stomal Queen!...Depending on which country you are from, you will call them a Stomal Therapist, Stomal nurse, Wound care nurse, ostomy nurse, or...reactions1comment
Learning How to Eat Again...From around February 2008, to about August 2008, I did not eat or drink anything. That’s right, about six months! The reason...reactions1comment
Can You Ever Truly Beat IBD?...Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has one goal: cause destruction. When living with a chronic illness, you often feel like a lone hobbit...reactions2comments
Just found out that I have Crohn's Disease...Hello my name is Anita. I am a little bit afraid of sharing my story with living with Crohn's Disease. I found...reactions13comments
My story, my hell...I was diagnosed with Crohn's back in 2001. I was rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain. Test after test were done...reactions4comments
It's Time for a 504 Plan...I am a completely functional human being. I wake up every morning, get washed and dressed. I have my breakfast and then go...reactions1comment
Hi. My name is Tom....I was diagnosed with Crohns, over thirty years ago. I have had at least five bowel obstructions, and one surgery, back in...reactions3comments
Too Much......After Christmas Day 2007, I found myself still in Temple Hospital. The surgeons came into my room to remove the staples from...reactions1comment
Selina's Story...I am 43 years old and just got diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the end of April 2017, after a 4 day...reactions5comments
Need advice...Hello, I got Crohns and had 5 surgeries! got 40 percent cut out of my small bowels I've lost 40 pounds over...reactions1comment
Crohns Sucks...I was 18 when I was diagnosed with crohns. I am 23 years old now, last August I had a horrible flare...reactions5comments