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...reactions8comments
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
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
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
The Panic of a Stormy Colon and a "Closed Restroom" Sign...During times of inflammatory bowel distress, the tiniest acts mean so much. I realized this when my husband and I traveled during...reactionscomments
It's Back: Another Painful UC Flare...The pain is back. Like a jackhammer in my gut, I feel the pulsating, rippling high-tide of pain throbbing throughout my belly...reactionscomments
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Crohn's and Colitis...Living with inflammatory bowel disease comes with such a multifaceted set of challenges. There are obviously physical things we struggle with –...reactions20comments
