Does anybody on here live in the Orlando, Fl area?...I’m trying to find a good GI where I live and unfortunately, don’t know anyone in my area with Crohn’s disease, so if anyone can help me, I’d greatly appreciate...reactions5replies
Things Left Unsaid...From things our doctor's didn't mention when we were diagnosed, (that they probably should have). To the things we ourselves withhold from the world. At times I ask myself, "was...reactions1comment
Which Types of Doctors Should I see with my IBD?...For many of us living with IBD, it seems like our care team is bigger than our immediate families. But there are very important reasons to have these specialists on...reactions1comment
I Am Grateful...I live in Australia and Bali is like our go-to place for quick, tropical, and CHEAP holidays. Bali comes with risks though. Bali was until recently considered a third world...reactions1comment
I became an adult, 3 months later, Crohns !...I was in the prime of my life ! On my own at 18, & renting my first apt. Started up my own business at 19 ... Guys 'n' Gals...reactions4comments
Medication Troubles...I have been taking the same medication for my Crohn’s for the last six years. It is different than my oral medication. This medication comes in the form of a needle that...reactionscomments
Medications Troubles Part 2...This article starts in part 1. I was starting to get angry. I just didn’t understand how the doctor’s office can screw something up. So I started to get mean. I...reactions1comment
Metallic taste with azathioprine / allopurinol...About 5 weeks ago I was prescribed azathioprine along with allopurinol. At the same time I was on a reducing course of prednisolone. After starting the new medication I began...reactions3replies
Summertime and Crohn's Disease: Friend or enemy?...So, here in the UK today we are experiencing a very strange phenomenon: the sun is shining! If you're from the UK or have visited it; you'll know just how...reactions6comments
The Floods...I awoke last Saturday morning to my carpet’s being wet. I was on my way to the bathroom (as usual), and I stepped in what seemed to be a puddle. I...reactions1comment
Suffering from Crohn’s Depression...Content note:The content includes information related to mental and emotional distress. Despite normally being happy and optimistic, every now and then the weight of having a chronic illness gets the...reactions5comments
Things We Take For Granted...The other day I was waiting in line at the drive-thru. I was very annoyed. You know the thoughts that run through your head: "what's taking so long?" - "the...reactions1comment
Emergency Situations...I always sit around and wonder, what happens if there are no bathrooms. What do you do? That could be my ultimate fear. I hear horror stories about people with Crohn’s that...reactions1comment
Dear Husband, I Just Can't Tonight...Editor's Note: The content of this article is graphic in nature and may be a trigger for some individuals. To my darling husband, I love you, but I just can't...reactions2comments
How common is it to get surgery for IBD?...Is having surgery a common practice or treatment for IBD? Has anyone had it?...reactions3replies
IBD Can Act Like a Permanent Umbilical Cord...Living with a chronic illness like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can come with so many challenges. The need to depend on other people a lot of the time is...reactions1comment
Importance of Maintenance Therapy for Mental Health with Chronic Illness...I try to be as transparent as I can when I do find myself actively blogging, but there will always be things that I choose not to share, for many...reactions1comment
Seeking Mental Health Help As a Chronic Illness Patient...It has only been recently that society has began looking at mental health as something important. There are still a lot of people and communities out there who believe you...reactionscomments
The Apartment...It was 2007 and I had just graduated college. My symptoms were getting worse by the day, but that didn’t stop me from applying to jobs. I applied to over 100...reactions1comment
Things That IBD'ers Worry About That Healthy People Don't...Life is hard and unfair in so many ways. But people living with inflammatory bowel disease seem to have a harder time with the hardships life has to offer simply...reactions1comment