To The Newly Diagnosed, I See You...You've just been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. You're scared and a little embarrassed to even say the words. You don't want...reactionscomments
Do cortisone pills help cure anal fistulas?...Do cortisone pills help cure anal fistulas? What is taken to help cure them without surgery?...reactions2replies
I’m Too Little...When my phone began ringing early-Friday morning, I felt something wasn’t right, but my head was so heavy with sleep I couldn’t...reactionscomments
The Hotel Bathroom...When I first was diagnosed with Crohn’s, I was afraid to leave the house. You couldn’t pay me enough money to travel, and...reactions6comments
What is Tenesmus?...Tenesmus is the feeling of needing to pass stool even when the bowels are empty. Sometimes referred to as “incomplete bowel movement,”...
Sweet's Syndrome...Sweet’s syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, causes tender, red skin lesions. There are three different categories of Sweet’s syndrome:...
Pyoderma Gangrenosum...A small group of individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will experience ulcerations on the skin, known as pyoderma gangrenosum. This condition...
You Can Get Pregnant After Surgery...I spend a lot of time talking with fellow inflammatory bowel disease patients. Several times a month, I get questions from women...reactionscomments
How I Nearly Let Crohn’s Ruin Our Engagement...It was a dark and stormy night. Seriously, it was. The weather matched my mood, exactly. I was not feelin’ the day...reactions1comment
Jpouch, Crohn's and IPS...Hi All....I have a combination of all three, aren't I lucky!? I'm a young 77, and a widow for a bit over...reactions1reply
Being the Sick Friend...The unspoken label no one wants, but is referred to anyway.. the "sick" friend. Not everyone has one, but in a world full...reactions1comment
IBD (UC or Crohn's) and Lupus???...I am wondering if there is anyone out there that has both a diagnosis of either UC or Crohn's as well as...reactions4replies
The Scar...My stomach looks like I have been through a war. If you saw me walking down the beach, would say to yourself: Wow...reactions2comments
Anyone on opioids perscriptions?...I had cancer and c difficule was caught with surgery, yrs of re occurrence.. Then finally Crohns surfaced. I ran the Drs...reactions1reply
8 tips for flying with IBD...Summer is upon us and for many of us, that means jetting off to somewhere exotic. When I was first diagnosed, I...reactions1comment
5 tips for living abroad with IBD...My Crohn's Disease journey actually began in China-of all places. Despite having symptoms for almost 12 years when living in the UK...reactions1comment
Different Types of Advocates...The term ‘Patient Advocate’ can be a bit controversial and misleading at times. There is no one definition to show exactly what...reactionscomments
Eff Your Beauty Standards...Eff Your Beauty Standards is a movement created by Tess Holiday and it's one I am extremely passionate about. Media in all...reactions1comment
Guilt of Failing Meds...Let's talk about an uncomfortable topic today: when medications fail you.. rather when YOU failed medications. There is much guilt, anger, and denial...reactions1comment
Socially awkward...I'm going to blame the fact that I've only ever known life being sick as the excuse to why I am so...reactionscomments
