Something I'm Embarrassed to Talk About: My Teeth...During my longest hospitalization I've ever had (6 months) a tooth of mine chipped and I was left with only a portion...reactions17comments
Statistics...Experts estimate that between 2.4 million and 3.1 million people in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This is around...
I'm In Remission! Now What?...When my gastroenterologist finally said the words, “you’re in deep remission” I could have burst into tears. After years of riding the...reactionscomments
Healing Anal Fissures...After living with Crohn's disease for almost 15 years, I have finally experienced my first anal fissure. If you are unfamiliar with anal...reactions5comments
The Super Soothing Pumpkin Soup I Drink Each Winter...We may have carved our pumpkins already this year but pumpkin is still a great vegetable to reach for time and time...reactions1comment
Is There An App for That? Exploring Apps for IBD...My husband and I were in the Cleveland Clinic Hospital a couple of weeks ago while he was recovering from colon surgery...reactionscomments
The Frustration of Needing Answers as a UC Patient...I have been having more GI symptoms than normal over the past year and a half. They have definitely gotten worse over...reactions1comment
When A Colonoscopy Just Doesn't Cut It...Last week, I had my first colonoscopy in 7 years. This might shock you, as many IBD patients have them as frequently...reactions5comments
Frustrated...I was diagnosed 18 years ago and have been on eight different medications. I have had part of my small intestine removed...reactions2comments
Recent Crohn's Diagnosis...I am 62 and was recently diagnosed with mild Crohn's, but I do have two bowel-to-bowel fistulae. The doctor who performed my...reactions2comments
Ulcerative Colitis...I had ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms for several years but had no idea what it was. Then, I had a huge flare-up...reactions5comments
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...
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
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
