Feeling Stuck in the Muck...This has been a really hard season for my IBD. I've been having flare-like symptoms, but they've been associated with other health...reactionscomments
Grieving Comorbidities With IBD...It seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of...reactionscomments
Let's Talk SIBO...SIBO is the acronym for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, something commonly experienced by those with Crohn's, yet often misdiagnosed or overlooked. SIBO...reactions5comments
Finding Strength and Hope Through the Ulcerative Colitis Pain...Hi everybody, I hope my story encourages y'all. I know writing and talking about things helps me to process, so that's one...reactions3comments
Is my rectal bleeding a sign of ulcerative colitis?...I've been experiencing rectal bleeding for about 10 months now with bits of mucus. I'm 20 years old and had a colonoscopy...reactions8comments
Honoring Myself in My Ulcerative Colitis Journey...When I first noticed the bleeding, I was 20 years old and convinced everything would work itself out. At that age, it...reactions9comments
Vegan Crohn's Recipe: Heavenly Cupcakes...I don't know about you, but when I am in a Crohn's flare or recovering from one, all I crave are sweets...reactionscomments
What I Eat and Drink in A Day with Crohn's Disease...Before I begin today's post, it's important to say that this post is a personal diary of my food choices and not...reactions13comments
The Stomach Flu Plus Crohn’s: A Story of Severe Dehydration...Because I am immuno-compromised, viruses attack my body much differently than other people. Combine my suppressed immune system with the fact that I...reactions3comments
The Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber...We have all heard of fiber and are familiar with what it does. To formally define it, fiber is the part of plant-based...reactions9comments
Sleep Hygiene and IBD...Sleep hygiene. Why does it matter, and what does it actually involve? When I first heard the term sleep hygiene, I assumed...reactionscomments
You Don't Have to be Productive During a Flare...When you are down for the count and trying your best to just get through the day due to a nasty flare...reactions15comments
Tips on Asking for Support During Crohn's or UC Flares...If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease, you know that your life, health, abilities, and capabilities can change dramatically in a short...reactions5comments
Crohn's Disease and Skin Problems?...Unfortunately, as we all know too well, Crohn's disease is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only does it affect our bowels...reactions6comments
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help With IBD?...A few years ago, after struggling with postnatal anxiety, I discovered cognitive behavioral therapy (or CBT for short). If you're not familiar...reactions1comment
Chest Pain With IBD...We asked the community to submit questions about inflammatory bowel disease IBD, and we received a range of great ones! Here, Dr...reactionscomments
Fighting Back!...I was diagnosed approximately 25 years ago with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). At the time, I was in my 30s and also...reactions4comments
Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease...Life with a complex, chronic condition such as Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC), the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...
Crohn's Disease: Symptoms, Flares, and Management...1,000 people with Crohn's disease recently shared their experiences in our 2019 IBD In America survey. Respondents opened up about their diagnosis...reactions3comments
Is There a Link Between IBD and Endometriosis?...Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects the female reproductive system. It is thought to affect up to 1 in 10 people...reactions1comment
