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
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
"What’s Crohn's?" How I Explain My Condition to Others...After being sick for a very long time, I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2009. By this point, I’d...reactions1comment
Living with Fatigue and Ulcerative Colitis...After living with ulcerative colitis for over three decades, I’m so tired of being tired. On some days, it feels like a...reactions9comments
Aaron Blocker...Aaron Blocker’s advocacy work originally began after receiving his Crohn’s disease diagnosis. As a way to meet others and provide support to...
Iron Infusion Life Hack...Lately, I have been struggling with iron deficiency anemia, and have been prescribed iron infusions in order to elevate my iron stores...reactions8comments
By My Side Through It All: Chronic Illness and Our Pets...With Crohn's and ulcerative colitis comes pain, sickness, flares, and so many emotions. Through all of my difficult health struggles, having my...reactionscomments
