Feeling Guilty When You're Unemployed...There's a certain funny feeling in my gut (no pun intended) I've had lately that has made me feel ill at times...reactions7comments
Can We Take A Moment To Appreciate World IBD Day #IBDBeyondBorders...This past Saturday, May 19th was World IBD Day! This year the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation took a different approach to World IBD...reactions1comment
Never give up hope...11 years ago I got diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Being undiagnosed for so many years made my Crohn's hard to treat. I...reactions2comments
Anemia...If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen throughout your body. In people with inflammatory bowel disease, anemia is...
Feeling Guilt When You Say "No"...People who live with chronic illness are often accustomed to feeling guilty when they aren't able to do something. Whether it's filling...reactions1comment
Do I know myself better than my medical team?...Self-advocacy is a funny word. It's something I've always tried to encourage in my writing but lately, I'm struggling with a different...reactions1comment
I got my Crohns under control naturally!...I had no idea I had Crohns until last year, at 60 yrs old, I had emergency surgery for a ruptured bowel...reactions7comments
Relationships with IBD...Friends have come, friends have gone – this is a hard one for me to talk about. Sometimes I feel like I...reactions1comment
Pyoderma Gangrenosum...Hi. Firstly I would like to say thank you for the add to this group. The relief of finding others who can...reactions3comments
Osteoporosis...Osteoporosis is a condition that makes your bones weaker and more likely to break. There is a link between having inflammatory bowel...
Single & NOT Pregnant...This holiday, not only was I surrounded by my immediate family, as most are, but also by my work family. They care...reactions1comment
Malnutrition...Malnutrition occurs when you do not get enough of 1 or more nutrients that your body needs to thrive. There are many...
Delayed Growth and Puberty...Puberty normally starts between ages 8 and 14 for girls and between 9 and 14 for boys. There is a wide variation...
Please help: Life with an ostomy...So I just had a colonoscopy today. They told me that while the medications are helping, I have been on Prednisone for...reactions6comments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions1comment
Ufc Champion George St.Pierre...George has been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis he will Champion our cause just like he did in the Octagon....reactions2comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions1comment
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactions1comment
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
