Anti-diarrheals...In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there is chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. In Crohn's disease (CD) the inflammation can occur anywhere from the...
Symptom Management...In people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), inflammation in the digestive tract can cause many...
Procedures to Drain Abscesses...Abscesses are a relatively common complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Of the 2 main forms of IBD, around 10 to 30...
Complementary and Alternative Therapies...Some people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may choose to supplement their medicines with what are known as alternative or complementary therapies.Alternative...
Pain Relievers...It is very common for people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease(CD) and ulcerative colitis, to report that they...
Crohn's and the FODMAP Elimination Diet...As far as we know, diet neither causes nor cures Crohn's or ulcerative colitis. However, certain diets have been shown to be...reactions1comment
Probiotics and Prebiotics...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition that causes chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. Some people may want to try complementary...
Treatment by Type of IBD...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to 2 main conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both types of IBD cause inflammation and...
J-Pouch...A J-pouch is formed as a result of a surgical procedure to remove the colon (large intestine) and rectum and create a...
Nighttime Anxieties...While anxiety is very common in today's society, it is even more prevalent among people who suffer from a chronic illness like...reactions1comment
Getting a Disabled Parking Permit and Getting Over Stigma...I wasn't able to find a parking space within reasonable proximity to the front of the store. By the time we hiked...reactions3comments
Is It My Crohn's Disease or Something Else?...One of the most frustrating things I personally find about living with Crohn's disease is the fact we can't see our disease.Although...reactions10comments
My Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis: From First Signs to Acceptance...Ulcerative colitis: a name not quite as catchy as Crohn's disease but one that leaves little room for ambiguity. For something so...reactions4comments
JAK Inhibitors...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can include several conditions that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis...
UC Fatigue Is Deeper Than "Tired"...Chronic illness fatigue can have you questioning yourself and being unnecessarily harsh when you most need self-compassion.Fatigue is one of the most...reactions6comments
What Are Biosimilars?...Biosimilars are drugs that are very similar to an already-approved biologic drug. Biologics are drugs made from living cells. These cells can...
Turmeric for Ulcerative Colitis: A Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent?..."Can anyone offer 'natural alternative' suggestions for someone living with ulcerative colitis?"As I was scanning social media one evening, I noticed this...reactions5comments
Alcohol, Caffeine, and Crohn's...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's, I was told to stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Since I loved the taste of...reactions3comments
New Year, New Diet? Tips for Approaching a "Diet Change" With IBD...Many things are associated with January – cold weather, NFL playoffs, MLK Day, and of course, the inevitable New Year's resolutions. It's...reactions3comments
15 Questions & Answers on Living With Ulcerative Colitis...For anyone new to this site, and perhaps new to living with ulcerative colitis entirely – you might be wondering more about...reactions7comments
