Socialize for Good Health...Going out with friends may not sound as fun when you feel limited by what you can eat and drink. However, it is still possible to enjoy yourself without compromising...reactions1comment
Just hang on......Hello my name is Ann. I have had CD for over 36 years. I had one bowel resection in 1993 (one of the worst operations). I was lucky to go...reactions5comments
Erring on the Side of Caution with IBD...I learned at a very young age that I wasn’t invincible and I honestly wish I hadn’t figured that out so soon in my life. Being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis...reactions1comment
Stomal Queen!...Depending on which country you are from, you will call them a Stomal Therapist, Stomal nurse, Wound care nurse, ostomy nurse, or if you're like me; My godsend Stomal Queen!...reactions1comment
My Metamorphoses With IBD...I recently attended an event for patients with ulcerative colitis where we were asked to come up with a word to describe the disease. This is no easy feat. There...reactions1comment
Missed Childhood...I missed out on a childhood. I'm not really sure which specific thing to blame it on. Could it have been the abuse I suffered as a child or the...reactionscomments
I Just Thought Everyone Was Like This......What did I know? Asking for a bathroom pass in 6th grade was humiliating (although I doubt I knew that word then). So sneaking out of the classroom became my...reactions4comments
Handling "Regular People" Sickness as an IBDer...Given that living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can truly wreak havoc on all aspects of a person's body and life, I am never sure how to handle "regular people...reactions1comment
3 Things to Look for After Surgery...To be completely honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect after surgery. I had a lot of people telling me what I would need and giving me tips on how...reactions1comment
Congress Approves 21st Century Cures Act...This past week, Congress approved a new healthcare-centered bill called the 21st Century Cures Act.The bill allots $6.3 billion dollars towards achieving several much-needed healthcare initiatives. The bipartisan bill passed...reactionscomments
Romantic Relationships with IBD...It is no secret that relationships are hard work in general, but when you add a chronic illness into the mix, it can change a lot of things. Some for...reactions3comments
3 Tips for Surviving the Holidays...Holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, the holidays and stress often go hand-in-hand. The traveling, the shopping, the cooking and the family feuds can...reactions1comment
Painsomnia, Psych Meds and Mental Health Part 2...I would like to continue where I left off to some degree in Part 1 of this article. Again, I want to reiterate that I share these personal, oftentimes hard-to-talk-about...reactions1comment
Overcoming IBD...I have experienced active symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis for as long as I can remember, but I was finally diagnosed with the illness in 2010, my senior year of high...reactions2comments
Confessions of an IBD Ninja...Most people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis will tell you that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an invisible illness. Life with IBD is isolating. Many of us are...reactions1comment
Our #GivingTuesday Campaign...#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping...reactionscomments
Living With Hunger and Pain...My name is Quiet. i was born with Crohn's Disease. From my mothers womb, doctors knew that I wasn't going to be able to live a normal life. But through...reactions4comments
My Secret Strength...When I was 9 years old I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in my small intestine. All I knew back then was that my life consisted of doctor apts, hospital...reactions2comments
My Crohns Story...Hello Everyone, I'm a bit new when it comes to sharing my experiences with living with Crohns. But I believe the experience I've been through could help others or even...reactions2comments
Pain medication question with CD...Can you please make a suggestion of type of pain medication (non narcotic please) I can ask either my primary or my gastro for? I have CD and arthritis (in...reactions4replies
