Real Talk About Relationships...This sexy bearded man is my husband, Shannon. Look how loving this pose is and how he tenderly wraps his arm around my damaged body. How loving and romantic! right?!...reactions1comment
One Hour at a Time......Life can be very overwhelming for so many reasons. You certainly don’t need me to tell you that life can be stressful and feel insurmountable at times. Over my 17...reactions1comment
IBD & Pets...A lot of people find comfort in pets when dealing with a chronic illness but of course they also add work to an already overwhelming situation. Do you have a...reactions8replies
Wayne's Story...Diagnosed 11 years ago with UC. Went thru all the hoops and daily challenges, UC is now in remission according to my GI. But now am facing a bigger challenge...reactions3comments
Grateful For My IBD Friends...As I bring in the new year I cannot help but reflect on the past. I'm so grateful. I'm grateful for my IBD journey because it has shaped me into...reactions1comment
Controlling the Uncontrollable with IBD...With Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD) being such unpredictable chronic illnesses, there is an enormous lack of control that comes alongside this particular diagnosis. This doesn’t just hold true...reactions4comments
My Mid Life Surprise......I am now 52 years old and was diagnosed with Crohn's just 3 years ago. I am really blessed, though scared, really happy, though confused and have a great life...reactions5comments
The Hidden Effects of Crohn's Disease...When people look at me, they see a 170 LB man. They see my rosy cheeks, full head of hair, and smiling face. What they don’t see is the physical...reactions1comment
It’s a #SelfCareAware Soiree!...Hello IBD Community Members, As you know, the InflammatoryBowelDisease.net community supports one another in staying healthy and comforting one another when things go awry. Part of coping or staying healthy...reactions1reply
Can You Ever Truly Beat IBD?...Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has one goal: cause destruction. When living with a chronic illness, you often feel like a lone hobbit in a raging battle against the evil forces...reactions2comments
So Much Variability in IBD - Part 1...We often talk about how inflammatory bowel disease is very individual and a spectrum disease, to an extent. Everyone reacts to medications and other treatment options differently. People’s personal views...reactionscomments
Don't know where to begin.......I'm 42 yrs old married since 2000 to the Love of my life. In 2007 we lost his oldest son to a horrible car accident later that year my Dad...reactions4comments
Tips for Surviving Universal Studios with IBD...Orlando is a pretty popular vacation destination so I wanted to offer up some tips and tricks about traveling to two of their most popular theme parks: Universal Studios and...reactions5comments
Just found out that I have Crohn's Disease...Hello my name is Anita. I am a little bit afraid of sharing my story with living with Crohn's Disease. I found out that I have Crohn's Disease two weeks...reactions13comments
Planning for the Future With Chronic Illness...I’ve talked about this a lot on my own website; the difficulty I have faced planning for the future because of living with severe chronic illness. I used to love...reactions1comment
Exercising with IBD...Exercise is good for us - no question there. But when you’re managing a chronic illness like IBD, exercising is easier said than done. What tips or tricks do you...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Learning How to Eat Again...From around February 2008, to about August 2008, I did not eat or drink anything. That’s right, about six months! The reason why the doctors in the hospital stopped my...reactions1comment
Reality Isn't Always Sweet...Everything is going to be roses right? Sorry sweetheart. Life with an Ostomy isn't always smooth sailing. You have Crohn's disease. What they don't always tell you, probably because it's...reactions1comment
Dating and Intimacy with an Ostomy - Part 3: Adulthood...Now that I have shared a little about my background having lived with an ostomy from the ages of 16-19 and then again from 24 until present day, as well...reactionscomments
My Long Journey...So I've never really been outspoken about my story but due to everything that's going on and all the support and prayers I figured it's time for me to share...reactions5comments
