Explaining Your Dietary Restrictions to Others...I used to be the Crohn's patient who boasted that, despite having Crohn's, I could eat and drink anything I wanted without...reactionscomments
Why I Hated the Copper IUD as a UC Sufferer...Recently, I switched birth control methods from the pill to the IUD. The switch was mainly because of my blood clot, which...reactionscomments
How Far Would You Travel for the Best GI Care?...I grew up in a small town just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania until I moved to Philadelphia for college in 2004, and...reactionscomments
Pistachio Smoothie...It can be difficult to add enough fruits and veggies to one's diet as a Crohn's or colitis patient. Too much fiber can...reactionscomments
My Scars Tell My Story...I was reading the article "Crohn's Disease Surgery Scars" on this site recently, and have great respect for Matt's honesty about his...reactionscomments
What Happens When You Have to Change Your GI Doctor?...Recently, a family member of mine mentioned that his gastroenterologist is retiring. Though this family member does not have Crohn's or UC...reactions1comment
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The Cost of Crohn's...I like to view my lifelong illness in the most optimistic light possible. If I have to live with a disease forever...reactionscomments
Preparing Your Child For a Colonoscopy...Many expectant parents dream of the milestones they will celebrate as their baby grows: First steps. First words. First day of school...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Insecurities and Hiding IBD Symptoms...IBD has its fair share of embarrassing symptoms. From its smells to its sounds, there are parts of your illness you may...reactions3comments
Phantom Rectum with IBD...I am sure most of you have never heard the term “phantom rectum” before - have you? {Please comment below if you...reactions5comments
Change of Seasons with IBD...We are now in full swing with the spring weather and before we know it, summer will be here! Most people recognize...reactions11comments
Traveling with IBD: A Harsh Toilet Paper Tale...It's the holidays. My husband and I are driving from Ohio to Florida to visit family. As typical with long drives, miles...reactions12comments
When Stressing Leads to Flaring...A recent study has found psychological stress may be linked to IBD flare-ups, with the study concluding, "The main takeaway is that...reactions1comment
Butterfly's Crohn's Disease Journey...In February of 2020 my daughter, (I will refer to her as Butterfly) Butterfly was hospitalized, after an ER trip, she had...reactions3comments
HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway- CLOSED..."The HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" We're kicking off the hot days of summer with...reactionscomments
It all started with PSA...I was diagnosed as a teenager with psoriasis. Then when I was in my late 20’s psoriatic arthritis and in my 40’s...reactions1comment
The Elemental Diet and Crohn’s Disease...This month, I'm struggling with Crohn's symptoms and have been relying on elemental drinks when things get difficult. I thought it might...reactionscomments
Prebiotics...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which encompasses Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), creates chronic inflammation in the digestive tract and can cause...
Having a Pet Is a Lifesaver During a Flare...My partner and I adopted our cat, Toomi Moo, about 2 years ago. My most recent flare started about 8 months ago...reactionscomments
