Finding Joy Despite IBD Challenges...It's very difficult to process the life we lead as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Some days are good, some days are...reactionscomments
Managing My UC with Natural Therapies...“How are you able to work full-time with ulcerative colitis?” I am often asked this question by people newly diagnosed with IBD...reactionscomments
IBD Dinner Recipes...The eternal question: What's for dinner? Regardless of whether you have Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, figuring out what to make for dinner...reactionscomments
Why Practicing Mindfulness is Important When Living with IBD...We can practice mindfulness in many ways in our lives. We can practice mindfulness before replying to an angry email as to...reactionscomments
Knowing When to Press Pause on Life With Crohn's and UC...Take a moment. Slow down for a second. If you think of your energy level as a gas tank, where's the gauge?...reactions3comments
Kelsey Conroy...My name is Kelsey, I am 28 years old and I work as a Health and Safety Advisor for a Construction Company...
Brooke Abbott...Brooke was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. In 2009, Brooke Abbott traded in her production notebook for a diaper bag with the...
IBD and the Dehydration Struggle...Having Crohn’s disease for over 14 years has taught me that I am fighting an uphill battle. Because I go to the...reactions4comments
Every 2 Years - Another Colonoscopy...“We’re going to administer this sedative that will make you feel sleepy,” said the nurse with the bright, white, toothy grin. “Yeah...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Mouth Ulcers and Other Oral Symptoms...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name for chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. Two conditions fall under the IBD umbrella: ulcerative...
Stool Tests...Stool tests are an important tool for assisting healthcare providers in determining if a person’s symptoms are being caused by inflammatory bowel...
Diagnostic Endoscopy Procedures...Diagnosing a patient with inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) is a process that involves multiple steps...
Diagnostic Imaging and Scanning...Finding out if a person’s symptoms are linked to an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) is a multi-step...
Blood Tests...Blood tests play a key role in helping healthcare providers to diagnose a person with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s...
Dating Like an IBD Rockstar...It can definitely be daunting to think of dating while living with IBD. Worrying about what the other person will think if...reactionscomments
I Pooped in the Bushes of Disney World… Twice....I think the title says it all. Yes, it happened. The dreaded intensity of urgency hit me hard on my vacation to Disney...reactions16comments
Let's Talk Food: an Instagram Live Series...Join us as we go LIVE on Instagram every Tuesday in October! Certified Nutrition Consultant and IBD Patient Leader Julie Palumbo tackles...reactions2comments
My Shadowy Companion Called "Flare"..."I really hate messaging you this today, but is there any way you can get my first 3 classes covered? I'm having...reactions3comments
Gut Massage for Intestinal Pain...It’s holiday vacation time. I’m sitting in a restaurant enjoying an ocean view and finishing a scrumptious seafood meal with my husband...reactions5comments