Fatigue...Fatigue has been called the most under-managed problem for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Fatigue is the second most common symptom...
The Benefits of Juicing With IBD...As I've gotten older, I've become more health-conscious. Don't get me wrong. I was always interested in cutting out trigger foods and...reactionscomments
Asking About Drug Side Effects and Weighing Your Options...Most of us would love to take a medication and never experience any side effects. Who wants to deal with a skin...reactionscomments
Ileo-Anal Pouch Surgery (J-Pouch)...In 1988 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. For 5 years I had a very bad time, off work a total of...reactionscomments
Do More Women With IBD Choose to Stay Childless?...The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to...reactions2comments
Packing for an IBD Hospital Admission...After being lucky enough to spend a few years free of hospital admissions, I struggled with 2 back-to-back admissions over the last...reactionscomments
Recovery After Partial Colectomy...I had my partial colectomy on April 10, 2014. I remember that day vividly, as it was the day that my life...reactionscomments
Travelling with IBD...Travelling can be a source of anxiety at the best of times. Throw IBD into the mix and it’s a whole new...reactions2comments
Flu or Flare?...It was a hot June morning when I was sitting across the table from a client at the local Panera Bread when...reactionscomments
Tips for Covering Odor and Noise in Public Restrooms...I have been talking openly and honestly about having inflammatory bowel disease for years now. I guess that would make most people...reactions8comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with inflammatory...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
The Anxiety of Using the Toilet in Other People’s Homes...I used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I...reactions3comments
The Difference of Having a Good Caregiver...I had a very difficult, complicated year in 2021. I have lived in and out of the hospital due to several health...reactionscomments
Dealing With Trapped Wind...One of the most common questions I see asked in the #IBDSuperHeroes Facebook group is: "Any tips for relieving trapped wind?" Trapped...reactionscomments
Pain Management Frustrations...A little while ago I wrote an article about pain management. I will be honest and say that I am literally writing...reactions5comments
Thankful For Biologics...Despite being actively ill with other diseases, including a troubling GI diagnosis, this is the closest I’ve come to deep and clinical...reactionscomments
Consider This When Choosing Your Gastroenterologist...There are many decisions that must be made when living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. From selecting an insurance carrier to...reactionscomments
Reaching for Remission... Right?...Remission is what most people with IBD are striving for. It's also what our healthcare team is striving for, for us. However...reactionscomments
You WILL get through this!...Diagnosed with CD at age 25, still in graduate school and after 3 years in the army (!). Finally had surgery in...reactions5comments
