The Financial Burden of Crohn's: Managing Medical Expenses...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I knew my life was going change. Although I'd already lived with symptoms for...reactionscomments
Cooking My Way to Independence with IBD...After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I noticed that my relationship with food felt like a constant gamble. The relentless fatigue made...reactionscomments
Premedications Prior to a Biologic Infusion...I've lived with Crohn's disease now for 16 years, and it's been well controlled for nearly the last 8 years due to...reactions2comments
Traveling With an Ostomy...I have 4 children, all living across the United States. I also have an elderly mother as well as 5 siblings, again...reactions3comments
(Another) New Normal After Ostomy...I have lived three lives since I was born. Before I was 20 years old, I grew up like any other kid...reactions10comments
A Better Colonoscopy Prep...Colonoscopies are a crucial procedure to have for anyone who has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In my case, I was diagnosed with...reactions3comments
2024 Food Trends With IBD...Food is a hot topic not just in the IBD community, but on various social media platforms. There are massive (and growing)...reactions10comments
What We Wish Others Knew About Crohn's and UC...We want to shed some light on what it truly means to live with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. We asked community members...reactionscomments
Sam's Tough Path...Hi, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in January 2010. I struggled a lot from January 2010...reactions1comment
Dealing with a Partial Bowel Obstruction...Having lived with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for almost 17 years now, I have unfortunately dealt with a lot...reactions17comments
You're Not a Failure for Choosing Medication...Have you ever seen something in a book, magazine, or online in a meme that resonates deep down to your core? I...reactionscomments
How IBD Has Impacted My Teeth...Is it just me, or are toothaches just the absolute worst? I have experienced so much pain with my IBD. But then...reactions7comments
Is Anything Safe to Eat?...I remember my complicated relationship with food starting really early on in my IBD journey. Pre-diagnosis, actually. When my ulcerative colitis symptoms...reactions2comments
My IBD Journey...I had been with my partner for six months when I started experiencing symptoms in 2020. At first, I thought it was...reactions2comments
No Popcorn at the Movies...In the years since I first started showing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, there have been about a million dietary changes I’ve made...reactions1comment
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of InflammatoryBowelDisease.net, as well...
Why I Blame Crohn’s for Hair Loss and Shedding...Social media has provided many benefits to the chronic illness community. But for every pro, there’s a con. My con is a...reactions5comments
How to Manage Horseback Riding with Crohn’s Disease...Horseback riding has been a hobby of mine since childhood. Growing up, my grandfather owned horses and I have photos of myself as...reactionscomments
IBD & Serious Multitasking on Good Days...As someone who has had symptoms of Crohn’s disease for over 10 years now, I often think about my life in seasons...reactions4comments
What Are Some "Safer" Vegetables for IBD Patients?...As a Certified Health Coach, I get this question a lot when working with clients who have IBD. And, as a Crohn's patient...reactionscomments
