Is This Symptom Normal?...I regularly see people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ask if the symptoms they are experiencing are normal. They are usually...reactions14comments
My Top Flare-Friendly Foods...Even though we are labelled with Crohn’s or colitis, I have found that we all often seem to have different symptoms: from...reactions4comments
The Worst Symptoms of a Crohn's or UC Flare...Between the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease is hard. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are...reactions16comments
Weird, Not-So-Talked-About Crohn's Symptoms...Crohn's disease, as those of us know all too well, doesn't just affect the digestive system. Because the digestive system is the...reactions90comments
Stephanie Weston...Stephanie Weston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Integrative Wellness Coach based in California. After more than two decades working...
Casey Starr...Casey was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Casey is a 22-year-old with ulcerative colitis. On top of being, what she calls a...
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage inflammatory bowel disease every day...
My Experience with Chronic Pouchitis After J-Pouch Surgery...I lived with UC and experienced pouchitis for many years – the majority of the time I had my J-pouch, actually. I...reactions8comments
The Struggle of Life With A Chronic Condition...I know as someone living with an autoimmune disease, we are always told not to stress, what stress does to the body...reactions1comment
Things To Know About The J-Pouch...Don’t get me wrong. I love that I have a J-pouch. I would not be able to live the life I do...reactions6comments
My Crohn's and Colitis Quiz...Just diagnosed? Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis for years? In the process of getting a diagnosis? Wherever you are, hearing you have Crohn’s or UC can bring a whole new set of challenges – and emotions. How is it impacting you? Take this quiz and find helpful resources to support you.
Trying Beef Liver As A Natural Iron Supplement For Anemia...I have always struggled with iron deficiency anemia since being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011. Since my diagnosis, I have been...reactions15comments
Getting Appy: The Apps I Use To Manage Life With Crohn's...Am I the only one who's a bit of a phone addict? Perhaps it's the fact that so much of our support...reactions1comment
How Humor Helped Me Cope With Colitis...My husband and I were carpooling to work. He was driving and I had my work notebook in my hands. I began...reactionscomments
When You Feel Like You Have No Support...There are certain things in my life that I tend to take for granted--a roof over my head, clean water, and accessibility...reactionscomments
Colitis, Gas, and Bloating...Recently, I began wondering...could there be a connection between my ulcerative colitis and my gas and bloating? In the morning, I'm skinny...reactions19comments
Menstruation: Irregularities and Symptom Changes...Many women with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis report changes in their menstrual cycle. They also may have...
Fever and Night Sweats...Fever, or a higher body temperature than normal, is one of the more common symptoms of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC)...
A Letter on Lessons, Gratitude, and Hope for the IBD Community...Dear Community, Four years ago, I joined this IBD community and felt like I had finally found my voice. Doing my part...reactions3comments
The Confident Patient: Managing UC Treatment...Talking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.
