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
What Happens When Doctors Minimize: Part 2...If you haven't read part 1 of this article, I highly encourage you to do so before continuing on. In an effort to make my point a little easier to...reactions1comment
IBD Awareness Month Recap!...We just want to say THANK YOU for partnering with us to spread awareness about IBD all month long this May. While awareness doesn’t end in May, we want to...reactionscomments
What to expect with first Inflectra infusion?...Hi, I am new to the group. I was diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis 6 years ago. After being on lialda and Imuran for 6 years, these drugs are now failing...reactions6repliesTreatment
Amanda Osowski...Amanda Osowski is a wife and mother living and working in Chicago, IL. After earning a Masters Degree in Public Health, Amanda worked in clinical trial recruitment, specializing in breaking...
Do You Experience Anxiety When You Travel?...Do you experience anxiety about symptoms when traveling with IBD? What are some coping strategies you've found helpful?...reactions13replies
What Happens When Doctors Minimize: Part 1...When someone is initially diagnosed with a chronic condition like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, that person and their family understandably don’t want or need to hear all of the...reactionscomments
Spoonie Friends...I was diagnosed with Crohn's when I was 15. Thats more time alive that I've been living with Crohn's than not! I am now almost 35! EEEK! I am from...reactions1comment
Sharing My Story on World IBD Day...As someone who works in film, I know full well that every good story has a beginning, middle, and end. The thing is, though, that every chronic illness has a...reactions3comments
Let's Talk about Mental Health...Mental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk about with others, leaving people isolated and without...reactionscomments
Finding YOUR Way with IBD...We conducted our yearly large survey of people who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease and asked many questions about what it's like being diagnosed with IBD as well as living with...reactionscomments
Simple Tips For Selfcare...Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease can often seem like a constant battle. Battling insurance for coverage, doctors for medications, not to mention your body battling itself. We have to remember...reactions1comment
Can We Take A Moment To Appreciate World IBD Day #IBDBeyondBorders...This past Saturday, May 19th was World IBD Day! This year the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation took a different approach to World IBD Day: This year's theme was IBD Beyond Borders...reactions1comment
The Honeymoon...So you all know that I have been planning a wedding. The wedding will occur in October of this upcoming year. My fiancé and I picked a place that would be very...reactions2comments
Let's Talk About Cravings and IBD...We all get cravings. Whether it's the urge for something sweet, a need for a plate of starchy carbohydrates, or something specific that seemingly comes out of nowhere. But could...reactions9comments
Never give up hope...11 years ago I got diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Being undiagnosed for so many years made my Crohn's hard to treat. I began Remicade and it began to work for...reactions2comments
You Decide What Your Mind Is Exposed To and Don't Apologize For It!...Growing up, my dad was always into politics and I enjoyed watching and learning with him. One of my favorite things to do would be to watch the news with...reactions4comments
My Life with Ulcerative Colitis...I didn’t know what was going on when I was first hospitalized. I was only 5 years old when I started feeling ill. I had different diagnoses and treatments during...reactions2comments
Knowing When to Press Pause on Life With Crohn's and UC...Take a moment. Slow down for a second. If you think of your energy level as a gas tank, where's the gauge? Do you constantly feel as though you're on...reactions3comments
