Fear of Being Discharged From My Gastroenterologist...I recently had a conversation with my gastroenterologist that really put the fear of the universe in me. I’ve had the same...reactions5comments
The Warning Signs of Crohn's Disease...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's disease, I never really thought of anything beyond my digestive symptoms. And, naively, that they...reactions4comments
Crohn's Flare on Your Vulva...I am 31 years old, and I was diagnosed with Crohn’s when I was 25. I was recently put on an extensive...reactions2comments
What Women Don't Share About Crohn's...I am a huge advocate of speaking about my disease. Since being diagnosed in 2009, I have shared my high and low points...reactionscomments
Everything You Need to Know About Vaginal Crohn's...We all know Crohn's disease can impact every part of our body. From achy joints to sore skin, the manifestations of irritable...reactions4comments
Need a Manicure? How Crohn's Disease Affects Your Nails...I've always had long, strong, and healthy nails but only recently have I noticed they've changed. Part of this has been from...reactions1comment
What to Expect: Iron Infusions...Iron deficiency anemia is a symptom I've experienced with Crohn’s disease. Lack of iron is actually quite common in healthy people, so...reactions14comments
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency Anemia...Since I was a child, I've always struggled with slight anemia. I remember going in for my annual check-up before school would...reactions11comments
A Doctor's Big Heart...In February 2009, I decided to fly to the Cleveland Clinic. Why you ask? I wanted to see doctors that were the...reactions1comment
Getting a Yearly Skin Check as an IBD Patient on Biologics...Though I don't have a lot of moles or other markings on my body, my gastroenterologist advised me to get a skin...reactions5comments
Skin Conditions I've Experienced With IBD...The thing about IBD is, it’s known as an “invisible illness” because no one can see that you are actually ill and...reactions10comments
Medication Crossroads: Somewhere Between Comfort and Change...Since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) almost six years ago, I’ve taken mesalamine religiously. Whether it was two of the pills...reactionscomments
What Does a UC Flare-Up Look Like?...The question "what does a UC flare-up look like?" is a common one. For those asking because you are newly diagnosed and...reactions5comments
How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Friendships...I can't help but wonder what my life might have been like if I didn't have ulcerative colitis. I think about all...reactionscomments
Symptoms and Complications...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract. There are 2 main types of IBD which affect different parts of the digestive...
Eshani Agrawal...Eshani Agrawal was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease in 2015 at the age of 21, when she was still in college. After...
Wedding Planning with Crohn’s Disease...There are major moments in life that remind you how Crohn's disease does not take a pause. Life moves on and Crohn's...reactions1comment
How Do I Connect with Real People Living with Crohn’s or Colitis?...Navigating life with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can sometimes be scary or confusing, especially when going through it alone. After hearing those...reactionscomments
What Do I Use for IBD Pain Relief?...The dictionary defines pain as "physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury" and pain relief as "the alleviation of pain...reactions28comments
10 Things Only Those with IBD Would Understand...For those of us afforded the pleasure of battling inflammatory bowel disease it's safe to say there are many universal situations and...reactions11comments
