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...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...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...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...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?...reactions3comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionsreplies
