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...The pain in my stomach at times was unbearable. I felt like my stomach was going to pop from all the air that was inside of it. I hated when...

...Traveling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be tricky and very complicated. Traveling internationally even more-so. It can be hard and intimidating at first. Enough to make you really question yourself...

...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...

...Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain...

...We all know that inflammatory bowel disease comes with a multitude of problems (it isn't just about bowel issues!). Many experience skin issues, abscesses, dental issues, hair loss, eye problems...

...Recently, my father has had trouble regulating his diet for his diabetes. To help him with his diet, my brother, his wife, my fiancé, and myself wanted to eat better...

...This year I celebrated the holidays with some in-laws I'd never met before. They knew nothing of me. These were in-laws by my sister's marriage and although they attended the...

...If you're a fan of youtube or reading blogs then you might see 'morning routines' shared time and time again. Whether it's a spot of morning yoga or croissants on...

...As a Crohn’s disease patient, there are some hard and fast rules I’ve adapted to over the years in order to keep my body functioning at an ideal capacity. No...

...Food and diet are tricky when it comes to IBD, as everyone experiences things differently. It can all be very confusing. We were curious to find out the different foods...

...When a loved one or friend says they're "flaring," you may wonder what they mean. You may question how serious it is, how painful it is, or what this means...

...Living with any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease makes life much more complicated than it would normally be. Learning yourself while learning to navigate your way through life, health, insurance...

...Way back in August, I blogged about my experiences of a Humira hangover. I shared how drowsy, foggy and fatigued I felt after my loading doses. Today, I thought it was...

...As a patient who has lived with GI symptoms and complications for the last 9 years, I have always been aware of, and afraid of, the infection clostridium difficile -...

...My fellow inflammatory bowel disease people, you all can relate that we have been through a handful of doctors. I am not just talking about our gastroenterologist, but our family...

...Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease is very complicated. On one hand, you want to defy the odds. You want to do the things you never imagined doing. You want to...