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
I Thought I Was Getting Better… Now This...I'm sure you can relate to my current plight. I was on a roll with improving my Crohn's disease and feeling better. It's...reactions5comments
Cold vs. Hot Water: Turning Up the Heat on Digestion..."Do you want to put your water in the fridge?" Dad posed this question as he handed me a freshly-filled water flask...reactions2comments
Vitamin D Levels and Crohn’s Disease...McGill University conducted a study in 2010 that suggested vitamin D can counter the deleterious effects of Crohn's disease. As Dr. White...reactions2comments
IBDers and Salt...Most of us have heard that excessive salt in our diets is not good for us. It can lead to spikes in...reactions2comments
Milk and IBD: Friend or Foe?...One of the most frustrating things about life with inflammatory bowel disease is how it varies so much between us. I recently...reactions1comment
