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
The Stress of Events with IBD...I had my fair share of weddings this past Summer. And I was in the weddings, as a groomsman. Of course I felt honored to be in my best friend's...reactions5comments
My Journey With Colitis...Hey guys! I was invited to share my story here after posting snippets of it to facebook. I'll do my best to keep it short but it might ramble on...reactions2comments
I’m Thankful for Crohn’s Disease this November?...Many Americans honor the holiday of Thanksgiving by reflecting on what they are thankful for in life. It’s easy to be thankful for the good things like a bonus you...reactions1comment
Being Chronically Ill is a Full-Time Job...Being chronically ill is absolutely, without a doubt a full-time job! Obviously, the severity of a person’s disease will dictate how much time, energy, and money is spent on “coordinating”...reactions3comments
Aiming for that Tree Change...I was lucky that my surgery put me into remission, but I wasn't lucky enough to have never felt the crushing agony of living with Crohn's disease. Being in remission...reactions1comment
HIPAA Rights to Request Your Records...Did you know that you can get a copy of your medical records? I don’t know when I learned that this was a thing, but I do remember that this...reactionscomments
I Am Strong, but I Am Tired...My mom sent me a quote the other day that said: "I am strong, but I am tired." I shared the quote on Instagram, and my facebook support page as well...reactions3comments
A Patient Voice in Clinical Trial Development?...As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new treatment, diagnostic test, or other medical intervention is...reactions1comment
There's Always Hope...When I was going through the roughest parts of my disease, hope was the furthest thing from my mind. I was surrounded by pain, discouragement, weakness and depression. I relied...reactionscomments
I feel better...I have had Crohn's symptoms for 20 years. Diagnosed about 2 1/2 years ago. You guys know how much suffering is involved so I will spare you the details. After...reactions4comments
Close to death...I was diagnosed with Crohns over 20 years ago and I have fought a very long, hard battle with the disease. I was on my deathbed in 2007 and I...reactions4comments
Embarrassing Noises with IBD...I think a lot of people who suffer from a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can attest to the fact that sometimes our stomachs make very odd noises. It...reactionscomments
What to Expect During an Injection of A Biologic?...A few weeks ago I wrote, "What to Expect During an Infusion of A Biologic," so today I wanted to talk about injections. If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative...reactionscomments
5 Things My Disease Taught Me...Every difficulty in life can be used as a teachable moment or it can help change you for the better. You may not always realize it, however, until much later...reactions3comments
Irritation...We all experience it. We all experience that horrible burning feeling that we get when we constantly clean our back side after using the bathroom. If I am having a...reactionscomments
Your Disease is as Unique as You Are...For many living with ulcerative colitis, the words “have you tried...?” are some of the most frustrating words you can hear. Many patients have tried so many different methods of...reactionscomments
Pain Management with IBD...Pain management for inflammatory bowel disease is something many patients struggle with, myself included. Pain is challenging, especially for someone who has a chronic illness. If it was a short...reactions12comments
What Does The Word "Overcome" Really Mean?...Most of us have seen articles or news reports about people who have overcome their Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis to go on to excel at some sport or another...reactionscomments
School Accommodations Older Students with IBD Need to Succeed...Regardless of age all students should have the right to a quality education which is why accommodations in school are important. In a way it levels the playing field. I...reactionscomments