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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions5comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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)...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...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...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...reactionscomments
