Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect...
Abdominal Pain and Cramps...Abdominal pain and cramping are very common symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In people...
Beyond the Bathroom: Lesser Known IBD Symptoms...We know that inflammatory bowel disease is so much more than just urgency and diarrhea. Many of the most impactful symptoms happen...reactions12comments
3-Ingredient Date Cookies...Allow me to let you in on a little secret--dates are a fabulous way to satisfy your sweet tooth without refined sugar...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Unusual and Unexpected Symptoms: Share Your Experience...Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can sometimes mean facing unexpected and perplexing symptoms that aren't always easy to discuss. In our...reactionscomments
Greek Chicken Bowls...As a business owner and mom of 3, it is really important to me to have meals ready for dinner that can...reactions2comments
Roller Coaster of UC...I got diagnosed in 2011, I believe. My mom died in 2009, and I tried hard for my family to keep myself...reactions5comments
What Do You Wish More People Understood About IBD?...No, IBD is not IBS. No, I will not suddenly "get better." No, changing my diet will not make it go away...reactions8comments
Hydrate Your Colon: It's Thirsty...Advertising slogans are intended to attract the public’s attention to a particular product. For example, look at the history of the Coca-Cola...reactions5comments
Ways to Manage Ulcerative Colitis in School...Due to brain fog and anemia from ulcerative colitis, I never found a way to study effectively in college. After graduating, I...reactions5comments
Naturopath? Who Knew...In my over 36 years of Crohn’s “experience” I have seen doctors, nurses, specialists, surgeons, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and even a naturopath...reactions7comments
How to "Break Up" With Your Doctor...In our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. First up...reactions2comments
My body, not yours...Hey, my name is Leah and I have Crohn's disease. I was diagnosed in 2018 at the age of 15. Since then...reactions2comments
How to Get Over Your Food Fears...There are many fears to be had when living with Crohn's or UC. Many fear needing a bathroom urgently during a traffic...reactionscomments
Elimination Diets...Elimination diets involve eliminating certain foods from your diet while tracking how these changes impact your health. One element that can help...reactions3comments
Types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes long-term inflammation in the digestive tract. Your digestive tract runs from your mouth to your anus. There...
IBD is Crohn's for ME...Now, I'm on prednisone, a steroid. I'm 60, very active, and have made major dietary changes due to intestinal "issues." And, yes...reactions2comments
