Using Spoon Theory to Explain Crohn's and Colitis Fatigue...Often, I close myself off from friends and family when I'm dealing with an ulcerative colitis flare. The considerate "how are you...reactions10comments
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on INFLAMMATORYBOWELDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...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
Thank you all. Newly diagnosed... ...Hi guys, I've recently been diagnosed with crohns, after a full year of freaking out about my symptoms and thinking the worst...reactions9repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
Does your bowel/stomach ever truly empty without prep?...I have EPI, (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency). I’ve been dealing with this since late 2018 and I was diagnosed in April 2019. I...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosisFlare-Ups
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
Loss of taste...Has anyone lost their sense of taste?and have you gotten it back?...reactions3repliesAwareness
I Say "I’m Fine"… but I'm Probably Not....You will often hear people with IBD saying, "I'm fine," "I'm OK," or even, "I'm good." But are we really fine, OK...reactions20comments
Menopause and Ulcerative colitis...Hi, Can anyone suggest if a patient under treatment of ulcerative colitis can take medicine to postpone periods. Please help....reactions4repliesAwareness
The Drink That Hates My Guts: Colitis vs. Carbonated Beverages..."Psst! Come closer. You know you want a sip." That’s what I heard in my head as I looked inside my tiny...reactions8comments
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
Low FODMAP Crockpot Chicken Curry...Today I'm back with another slow cooker recipe (or crockpot as it's called in the U.S.). Yep, we're heading towards spring but...reactionscomments
Spice Up Your IBD Diet...Spice. It is what runs the economy on planet Arrakis in Frank Herbert's novel (turned blockbuster movie) "Dune." It also appears to...reactions5comments
A question for the caregivers......What would you tell someone whose child or loved one was recently diagnosed with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis?...reactions2repliesCaregiving
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
Caregiving, Crime, Cancer, & Crohn's Disease...Please tell my story about caregivers, Caregiving for sick family members and sick caregivers. When associated with cancer, especially Colon Cancer, small...reactionscomments
Covid-era dental work...I take Humira for my Crohn's, which means I am immunocompromised and at high risk for severe Covid. Pre-covid, I went to...reactions4repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
The Rough Road to Diagnosis: From a Parent of a Child With Crohn’s...In 2014, when my son was 12 years old, I began to worry that his growth was slowing, as he didn’t seem...reactions4comments
