She Needed a Hero - So She Became Her Own...Recently, a lot has been talked about how Blake Beckford - ulcerative colitis advocate and model - was refused entry into a...reactions1comment
Do I know myself better than my medical team?...Self-advocacy is a funny word. It's something I've always tried to encourage in my writing but lately, I'm struggling with a different...reactions1comment
Finding a New Nightly Routine with an Ostomy...Everyone has a nighttime routine they follow before collapsing into bed at the end of the day. For some, the typical bedtime...reactions1comment
Diagnosed and Then Diagnosed Again...I first started suffering with symptoms in autumn of 1996. Puberty had hit me hard, I was 15 and carrying a bit...reactions3comments
Give Yourself Permission To Feel...I was recently watching an episode of Ted Talks. If you're not familiar with Ted Talks, it's basically a "nonprofit dedicated to...reactions1comment
The Recent Pain...It all started about two weeks ago. I was helping a friend move, and I had received a horrible cramping pain in...reactions1comment
Is There a Link Between IBD and Endometriosis?...Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects the female reproductive system. It is thought to affect up to 1 in 10 people...reactions1comment
7 Awkward Moments When Using a Public Bathroom...Bathroom. Toilet. Restroom. Loo (as us Brits are prone to calling it). Whichever phrase you prefer to use, there's no getting around...reactions1comment
Do you feel bad even in “clinical remission”?...My gastro says I am in clinical remission based on my last colonoscopy. I still feel tired. I still cramp and have...reactions4replies
Does anyone experience extreme nausea and skin abscesses?...Does anyone experience extreme nausea? It is a daily issue. It has affected my appetite and my sense of taste. I’ve been...reactions3replies
Living with J Pouch...Has anyone experienced gastrocolic reflex after the large intestine and rectum here removed. How does the body absorb water, now that the...reactions2replies
How to Support a Loved One In a Flare...There are a lot of questions people ask when I tell them I'm flaring. Most of the questions are about how people...reactions1comment
Does anyone else suffer from malabsorption?...I do suffer from malabsorption and because of it I require IV fluids (5% dextrose @100ml an hour), in one bag a...reactions1reply
10 Steps To Becoming An Empowered Patient...Being diagnosed with any chronic condition is overwhelming in itself. Being diagnosed with IBD is especially hard because there are many topics...reactions1comment
IBD in the Genes...Did you know that over 50 genes have been linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Although no one knows exactly what causes...reactions1comment
Do I need a second opinion?...Hi. I saw my G.I. doctor today who said that my Crohn's is in remission! I asked him why I still have...reactions2replies
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed - Part 1...These are some helpful hints that I've found based on my experience for the person who's been recently diagnosed with IBD. They...reactions1comment
School and Work with IBD...Navigating life with inflammatory bowel disease can be challenging at times, especially when at school or work. In these situations, it may...
Living with an Ostomy...If you have had surgery for IBD, you may be left with an ostomy and accompanying ostomy bag. An ostomy is an...
Think you might have IBD? Here's what you can do!...Digestive issues can lead to a lot of confusion. What is causing this pain? Where is the blood in the toilet coming...reactions1comment
