Hiding behind a smile while living with IBD...For more than 13 years, IBD has been a part of my identity. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July 2005, at age 21. Since that time, I have...reactions2comments
From Our Health Leaders: Most Despised Symptoms of UC or Crohn's...We know that symptoms are frustrating and have a huge impact on everyday life when living with IBD. To shed some light on this, we asked our health leaders, "What...reactions15comments
Every Painful Step Is a Reminder I Have Crohn's Disease...Every painful step I take is a reminder that I still have Crohn's disease, and psoriasis, and arthritis due to both diseases. Each day is a form of Crohn's disease...reactions20comments
I Have Poop Coming from Where?!...“I never thought something like this would happen to me...” is a phrase that often comes to mind on my journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I’ve been living with...reactions5comments
Hope Begins in the Dark...hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. you wait and watch and...reactions2comments
Small, white spot on throat- IBD related symptom?...Small, white spot on the right side of my throat, (tonsil) area, not very big. I tried to scrape it and some of the white came off, and resembled cottage...reactions3replies
What is Your IBD "Elevator Speech"?...So we’ve all heard of the elevator speech. So how does it apply to your diagnosis? Well, most people lose interest if an explanation takes more than 15-30 seconds. So...reactionscomments
Did I walk around smelling all day?..."I would just want to crawl in a hole and die if I walked around smelling like sh*t. Even worse if others noticed it." My God I would be so...reactions2comments
Am I also sending out a an odor?...So, when I am experiencing the symptoms of tenesmus, of having to poop all the time, am I also sending out a an odor as well?...reactions1reply
Don’t Neglect Yourself This Holiday Season...Well, here we are, another year has come and gone and we’re about to enter the holiday season! The holiday seasons are hectic enough as it is, but when you...reactionscomments
Searching for a diagnosis...Hi everyone! I've been reading through these forums and have learned a lot! I'd like to share my story and maybe get some advice on what questions to ask or...reactions7replies
5 Things to Eat When You Feel like Eating Nothing At All...Nausea. Constant toilet trips. No appetite. Gnawing stomach. There are many reasons why some days it just seems easier to avoid eating altogether. But we all know it is important...reactions9comments
Depression...Depression won't ever be overly-discussed. Depression is not like an outfit that will go out of style. Depression is real. Living with depression is one of the biggest battles I've...reactions2comments
What are some of your favorite holiday "safe foods"??...I'm so curious what everyone else eats at family gatherings that you know you won't have an issue with digesting. For me, my two staples for holidays that I know...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Video: Invisible Illness - We Live it Every Day...In this video, I talk about the importance of being seen by others who may not struggle with a chronic condition that is hard to physically see. We are "hidden"...reactions1comment
Building a chatbot to help me cope... A what??...Hi all, this story starts about 10 years ago when I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. At first, I just tried to ignore it. But as you all know, that...reactions2comments
Just A Call Away...With all of the stressors that Inflammatory Bowel Disease brings into my life, one thing that does bring me great relief is knowing my healthcare provider is only a call...reactions1comment
How do I know if I have IBD?...Maybe about 5 months ago I developed a dull aching pain in my lower right abdomen that happened mainly when I bent over and stood back up. It got really...reactions1replySymptoms
Crohn's Disease Symptom...I would like to know if when you have Crohn's, do u have an inflammatory feeling in your abdomen ? I can’t get to see a specialist until February 2019...reactions4comments
IBD & Fertility: Let's Talk about Stigma...Now that I’ve shared my journey to motherhood, and talked about the emotional parallels between IBD and infertility, there’s another piece of overlap that I find critically important to discuss...reactions2comments
