Everything You Are...As we fight every day to remember who we were, the person we once were, and how we used to be, we...reactions1comment
Things We'd Like to Hear...So often, we see infographics and articles that tell loved ones of those with illness what NOT to say. I've got some...reactions1comment
I Pooped Myself...I pooped myself. Yes. I know we're not supposed to talk about poo because its dirty and forbidden but what better place...reactions2comments
Community Tips: Concealing Your Ostomy Bag...For many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including those with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, there may come a time when...reactionscomments
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness 2022...In honor of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1 through 7, 2022), we're raising awareness all month long! While raising awareness...reactions2comments
Crohn's and Colitis: A Literal Pain in the Butt...We know what living with Crohn's and colitis feels like. It is painful, tiring, invasive... It is a literal pain in the...reactionscomments
The Financial Burden of Crohn's: Managing Medical Expenses...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I knew my life was going change. Although I'd already lived with symptoms for...reactionscomments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
Cooking My Way to Independence with IBD...After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I noticed that my relationship with food felt like a constant gamble. The relentless fatigue made...reactionscomments
Premedications Prior to a Biologic Infusion...I've lived with Crohn's disease now for 16 years, and it's been well controlled for nearly the last 8 years due to...reactions2comments
Traveling With an Ostomy...I have 4 children, all living across the United States. I also have an elderly mother as well as 5 siblings, again...reactions3comments
(Another) New Normal After Ostomy...I have lived three lives since I was born. Before I was 20 years old, I grew up like any other kid...reactions10comments
A Better Colonoscopy Prep...Colonoscopies are a crucial procedure to have for anyone who has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In my case, I was diagnosed with...reactions3comments
Poonami - Coping With Ostomy Leaks...If you are reading this, then you probably think that you have a bowel disease, know someone with a bowel disease, or...reactions4comments
2024 Food Trends With IBD...Food is a hot topic not just in the IBD community, but on various social media platforms. There are massive (and growing)...reactions10comments
What We Wish Others Knew About Crohn's and UC...We want to shed some light on what it truly means to live with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. We asked community members...reactionscomments
Sam's Tough Path...Hi, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in January 2010. I struggled a lot from January 2010...reactions1comment
Dealing with a Partial Bowel Obstruction...Having lived with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for almost 17 years now, I have unfortunately dealt with a lot...reactions17comments
You're Not a Failure for Choosing Medication...Have you ever seen something in a book, magazine, or online in a meme that resonates deep down to your core? I...reactionscomments
How IBD Has Impacted My Teeth...Is it just me, or are toothaches just the absolute worst? I have experienced so much pain with my IBD. But then...reactions7comments
