How IBD Can Impact Your Eyes: Iritis and Uveitis...We all know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect the body in many different ways, both within the digestive tract...reactions4comments
The Power of Saying: "I Have IBD"...There's something to be said for connecting with someone who lives your reality. You can go from being perfect strangers to what...reactions1comment
Making Mental Health a Priority...While society’s views on mental health have evolved from where they were years ago, we still have a lot of work to...reactions1comment
Newly diagnosed Crohnie at 31...Early 2016 I started getting a sharp pain in my right lower quadrant of my abdomen. It always came every other month...reactions5comments
What is the difference between mild, moderate, and severe Crohn's?...I hear people talking about the severity of their crohn's disease - but how do you know which one you have?...reactions2replies
What Should I Ask OF My Care Team...Diagnosis of IBD can be incredibly difficult. Without an education of more than basic Human Anatomy & Physiology in most college courses...reactions1comment
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactions1comment
Be Sure to Read the Ingredients...Recently, I have fallen victim to not reading the ingredient statements listed on the back of food labels. I have a pretty...reactions1comment
Dating with IBD: Then and Now...Since being diagnosed, I have dated some grade-A jerks. From guys who didn’t even care about my condition, to my personal favorite...reactions1comment
Having an Answer to “What Can I Do to Help You?"...There are a lot of times someone with IBD might be laid up in bed because of a flare, recouping from surgery...reactions6comments
I'm not faking...I have been to many Dr. And have been told they can find nothing wrong or it all in my mind. My...reactions6comments
Britten Creasor...Britten was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Britten Creasor, 27, has been a Crohn’s warrior since 2012, when she was diagnosed with...
“Mild case” feeling alone in this whole thing...I was just diagnosed with Crohn’s this year at the age of 31. I’ve had chronic constipation for as long as I...reactions3replies
Tricking UC & Treating CD...Halloween is a favorite holiday in my house because it comes exactly 10 days after my little Hippo’s birthday. He’s a party...reactions1comment
The Phrase "Must Be Nice"...This post was actually inspired by a very good friend of mine, Sarah Kay Hoffman. She runs a blog and also has...reactions1comment
Becoming Visible: My Life With Invisible Illness...I am a face of “Invisible Illness.” I want to show you what living with “invisible” me is like, in hopes others...reactions8comments
IBD Life is Not a Sprint; It's a Marathon...Chronic illness has a way of hurting you not just physically, but mentally as well. It’s trying and exhausting to constantly feel...reactions2comments
Homemade Baby Food: Putting My Mind At Ease...As a new mom with Crohn’s disease there are many decisions and moments where your disease plays a role in how you...reactions1comment
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
