Who Would I Be without Crohn’s Disease?...Sometimes I wonder who I would be if I were never diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Officially, I was given that diagnosis when I was 13 years old, but I had...reactions1comment
3 Things I've Learned From Dating With IBD...Before I met my significant other, I’d dated off and on. The legitimacy of my past relationships is pretty debatable. I consider my chronic conditions a big part of me;...reactions1comment
What to do?...I was diagnosed with Crohns about twenty years ago. Until now I have been lucky to get by on Pentasa. I recently had my colonoscopy and I have an ulcer...reactions2comments
Wanting a new medication...I have had CD for about 20 years, a mild to moderate case that is allegedly in clinical remission but still having symptoms daily and have for years and years...reactions3repliesTreatment
Coping with moderate symptoms...I have moderate disease. while I am grateful to have escaped major abdominal surgery, I still deal with the work day interrupted by bathroom trips, having to return home early...reactions3replies
Life with Crohn's – A Husbands Perspective...A guest post written by Krystal's husband: I never knew what illness was until I met my wife. I come from a family where no one was ever sick. The...reactions5comments
Hi. My name is Tom....I was diagnosed with Crohns, over thirty years ago. I have had at least five bowel obstructions, and one surgery, back in January, 2000. My Ilium, is partially gone, and...reactions3comments
Pain Management Frustrations...A little while ago I wrote an article about pain management. I will be honest and say that I am literally writing this article in tears after crying to my...reactions5comments
Struggle with Mild to Moderate symptoms...My name is Rachel and I have had Crohn's for over 20 years and diagnosed for 20 years next year. I have had mild to moderate symptoms and struggle with...reactions1comment
Maggie's Story...I have been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Although, I don't know how accurate the diagnosis is. As many digestive stomach disorders have the same symptoms! I have no stomach pain...reactions3comments
Is anyone on entivyio? How are you tolerating it?...My doctor wants me to start. I've had no luck with any of the other meds on the market and at risk for becoming corticosteroid dependent. I already needed surgery...reactions1reply
Travel and IBD...How do you prepare for travel? Do you have tips or tricks that make it easier to get from point A to point B - or just help to ease...reactions2replies
Embracing Your New Normal...It is no secret that a diagnosis of IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) can turn your world upside down. I remember when I was first diagnosed, I believed once...reactions1comment
The Big Dance...It’s the end of the year. It’s hot, the kids are starting to lose their cool. I notice that teachers are walking down the hallway shaking their heads; ready to be...reactions1comment
Telling Your Employer You Have IBD...So you have a bowel disease, it’s horrible and it brings a lot of self-confidence knocks, anxiety and feelings of inability. Sometimes you have to quit your job because it’s...reactions3comments
Mountain Mel...Hi, all. Just joined the site this evening. First diagnosed in 1985, 2 rejections over the years, and currently on humira every two weeks. Thought I was doing great, but...reactions1comment
The 80/20 Rule for a Chronically Ill Mum...The day that your baby is born you are handed this beautiful blob of delicious smelling bliss and... a massive load of mummy guilt. Mummy guilt is the universe's way...reactions1comment
Secrets from the Stall...I recently came across a quote on Instagram that made me pause and reflect. It said: "I am the type of person that will sit in the bathroom and cry...reactions1comment
New Tools & Features on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net...You may have noticed some changes around InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide an even better experience for the most important...reactionscomments
