Me and Crohn’s...While serving on the flight deck of the USSEnterprise CVA(N) 65 in the gulf of Tonkin in 1966 and ‘67, I would have periods of serious pain in the stomach...reactions2comments
You Don’t Have Crohn’s? Then Keep Your Comments to Yourself!...Unless you’ve been through it yourself, or are a caregiver for someone who’s suffering, you have no idea what it’s like living with Crohn’s. So much happens behind the scenes...reactions28comments
Why Is It Always About Yoga?...Do you ever notice that when you tell someone that you live with a chronic illness, a lot of times you get back questions or advice about yoga and meditation?...reactions2comments
Fatigue Fatigue Fatigue!...Hi all I’m a 47 year old woman with small bowel Crohn’s. Since the onset of this illness 15 years ago my overarching and by far most debilitating symptom is...reactions4repliesSymptoms
The Power of Community When Battling Chronic Illness...Community. What does it mean to you? Once you're diagnosed with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease, it means the world. It means having a support network. It means knowing...reactions2comments
Dear 16 Year-old, Newly Diagnosed Self...Dear 16 year old me, In 3 days you will be diagnosed with something that will change your world, little girl. You're going to mature much faster than you expected...reactionscomments
Juggling the Fatigue of Crohn's and Motherhood...People often ask, "what does fatigue from a chronic illness feel like?" It can be difficult to describe. It's much different than feeling tired or like you didn't get enough...reactions2comments
Numbers and Crohn's...When I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, I had no idea about the medical field. I was always so healthy, and never had any issues. As the years went on, and I became...reactionscomments
Not The Self-Care Your Mama Taught You..."If you're struggling, you deserve to make self-care a priority. Whether that means lying in bed all day, eating comfort food, crying, sleeping, rescheduling plans, finding an escape through a...reactions1comment
Tips for Dressing Comfortably With An Ostomy Bag...Figuring out what to wear with an ostomy, especially in the beginning, can be frustrating, discouraging, and a little scary. It's easy to feel like your bag will be visible...reactions2comments
Weigh In: Share Your IBD Journey!...Inflammatory bowel disease affects everyone different and we value each and every story from our community. You can share your personal story in our Stories section or weigh in by...reactionscomments
Dressing with an ostomy?...Do you have an ostomy? What tips or tricks do you have for dressing with an ostomy and feeling comfortable? How do you make sure you still feel cute/fashionable/attractive or...reactionsreplies
What IBD Self-Care looks like for me...Self-care is a bit of a buzz word at the moment. It's often talked about in relation to fancy candles or expensive skincare-but for those of us with IBD, self-care...reactions1comment
Does Stress Affect IBD?...Have you ever noticed that your inflammatory bowel disease tends to get worse during times when you’re under a lot of stress or perhaps when you’re trying something new? For...reactions1comment
Feeling Guilt When You Say "No"...People who live with chronic illness are often accustomed to feeling guilty when they aren't able to do something. Whether it's filling an extra shift at work, attending a party...reactions1comment
Feeling Foggy? Let's Talk About Brain Fog...Brain fog. It's a funny term, which while not often medically used, manages to perfectly encapsulate the struggles of its symptoms when your brain just feels as if it's wrapped up...reactions11comments
Why words matter even more with IBD...As I write this, I am delicately sipping disgusting colonoscopy prep. It's been a beast of a day. I've cried. I've vomited. I've spent hours in the bathroom. It hasn't...reactions2comments
The Changing Role of Pharmacists in the Lives of Chronically Ill Patients...I just experienced something brand new to me and I wanted to share it with you all in case you have gone through a similar situation. This involved a pharmacy...reactions3comments