Jon Draws Inspiration from Jake Diekman...My son, Jon, is 9. He was diagnosed with IBD about 9 months ago after several months of pain, fevers, rashes, mouth sores...reactions1comment
My journey with Crohn's...My journey started close to ten years ago now when I believed I had food poisoning but it when on for too...reactions3comments
Here I Go Again...When dealing with Crohn's Disease, a title like "Here I go Again" can have more than one meaning. In this case, it...reactions5comments
How do I know if my symptoms are related to IBD or not?...I know Crohn's and UC can bring on a lot of weird symptoms but how do you know when something is IBD...reactions2replies
Weird IBD Symptoms: Erythema Nodosum...Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are digestive diseases, but most anyone who has lived with one of these diseases knows that it...reactions10comments
"Have fun...and take pictures"...I am so many things to so many people. Wife, mommy, daughter, friend but I never thought I'd say charity case. I...reactions2comments
My Crohn's...I am new to this. I am not very open about my condition only with my partner and family so this is...reactions2comments
Is my doctor right for me?...I have recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and my Gastroenterologist started me on Flagyl. When that was done I was to...reactions6replies
Dealing with Your Gut in Times of Grief ...In the days following the massacre in Las Vegas there are no words to truly capture the heart-wrenching feelings that overcome us...reactions1comment
When Your Friends Are Living Life...Without You...I see it every year, more pictures of friends expanding their families, getting engaged, traveling the world with groups of friends. And...reactions5comments
MLB & UC – An Interview with Jake Diekman, Part 2...Throughout the month of October, we’ll be spreading the word about invisible illnesses and what it’s like to live with a disease...reactionscomments
When Food is Your Enemy...I'm sure living with IBD, you know many things that should be good for you, but aren't at all. Salad, fresh fruit...reactions7comments
My Battle And Success With Crohns...First of all I do not claim to be unique. I have read many stories and can relate to most of them...reactions3comments
How do you cope on the tough days?...Some days with IBD are okay and some are awful. Does anyone have advice on getting through the awful days?...reactions4replies
Being the IBD Super Mommy...As much as we love spending time with our little pumpkins over the summer, it’s kind of nice when they go back...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactions1comment
When It's Not About IBD...I realize how awkward that must sound coming from an IBD patient. I mean really, once you’re diagnosed, what could possibly not...reactionscomments
Feeling Guilty When You're Unemployed...There's a certain funny feeling in my gut (no pun intended) I've had lately that has made me feel ill at times...reactions7comments
Understanding Remission in IBD...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a family of chronic bowel diseases caused by inflammation in the body, especially in the intestines. IBD...reactions3comments
When Your Test Results Are Normal...No one ever wants to hear bad news. But after you've been sick for a long time, hearing the words "we found...reactions5comments
