35 Years and counting...I was diagnosed at the age of 20 but symptoms came suddenly when I was 19. There was no warning, just sudden...reactions2comments
Ulcerative Colitis Plus COVID: 2 Is Not Better Than 1...More than 2 and a half years into the pandemic, I was starting to think I would somehow avoid getting COVID-19. I've...reactions1comment
Justifications I Make During A Flare...Have you ever been in such a tight spot physically, emotionally, or financially that you find different ways to justify splurging on...reactions2comments
When Your Own Family Cares to Know Nothing About Crohn’s Disease...Unfortunately, I know I am not the only one that experiences this, but how disheartening is it to know that your own...reactions9comments
Taking IBD One Step at a Time...When handed a lifelong illness, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is...reactions10comments
Planning for the Future With Chronic Illness...I’ve talked about this a lot on my own website; the difficulty I have faced planning for the future because of living...reactions1comment
Being Chronically Ill is a Full-Time Job...Being chronically ill is absolutely, without a doubt a full-time job! Obviously, the severity of a person’s disease will dictate how much...reactions3comments
Navigating High-Pressure Situations with IBD...We as IBD patients know how stressful it is to participate in almost any event outside the home that requires using a...reactions3comments
Common IBD Diagnostics and Exams and How They Disrupt Life...I don't think we talk about the kind of tests and procedures we encounter throughout our journey with IBD enough. For me...reactions1comment
A Colonoscopy Diary...Colonoscopies are some of the most detested medical procedures, and yet they are vital for everyone, especially those of us with ulcerative...reactions1comment
Enter Our Epicured Giveaway...The Epicured Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The inflammatory bowel disease community knows all too well that finding...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not "just being tired," and it's an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition like Crohn's and ulcerative...reactions11comments
Am I Overreacting?...I am definitely guilty of falling into the category of Crohn's disease patients who think "Should I call my doctor, or am...reactions6comments
Living With Constipation...Before I was officially diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, my No. 1 symptom was constipation, but at the time, I didn't know it...reactionscomments
When My Dietary Restrictions Are Met with Eye Rolls...Another conference is scheduled at work, and my eyes scan an email to see what dinner options will be available. I sigh...reactions7comments
System Check For The Gut...I've been living with Crohn's disease for 45 years. During that time, food and I have been friends and enemies. I love...reactions5comments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed...
Test Your Knowledge: How Well Do You Know Crohn's or UC?...As part of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, we want to raise awareness about all of the ins and outs of inflammatory...reactionscomments
Uncomfortable Holiday Questions...The holiday season is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to get together. We are sometimes fortunate to not see people...reactions1comment
My ulcerative colitis story...Hi Everyone This is the first time that I am sharing my experience with UC. I am hoping that my experience could...reactions13comments
