Where’s My Psychological Support?...I don’t know if it’s the same in the U.S., but here in the UK, people with inflammatory bowel disease often don’t...reactionscomments
How To Power Through Gotta-Go Moments With Combat Breathing...Another morning spent too long in the bathroom. Now I’m running late for work. IBD sufferers are familiar with the pains of...reactions1comment
In Remission: Feeling "Survivor Guilt" When I Hear Others' Struggles...Once diagnosed with Crohn's disease, we technically all fall into the same category: Crohn's patients. However, our journey while living with this...reactionscomments
We’re Not “Fussy Eaters"!...I hate being thought of as a fussy eater. I really don’t think I am, but of course, IBD often dictates what...reactions5comments
Pineapple, Turmeric, & Peanut Butter Frozen Smoothie Bowl...Today I'm back with another recipe and it's my pineapple, turmeric, and peanut butter frozen smoothie bowl. If you feel like you...reactionscomments
PRN Medications: What, Why, When & How?...As someone who has lived with Crohn’s disease for quite a long time now, I feel like I’ve figured a few things...reactionscomments
Krystal Miller...Krystal was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Krystal a Crohnie, a mama of 2 babies and a mighty advocate for raising awareness...
Julia Gaspare-Pruchnicki...Julia was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Julia Gaspare-Pruchnicki is a 24-year-old medical student in Cleveland, OH. She has had much experience...
Jackie Zimmerman...Jackie was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Jackie Zimmerman has been in the patient advocacy game for over a decade and has...
Building a Strong Relationship While Crohn’s Tore Me Down...My boyfriend of 5 years and I will be getting engaged this year. Why did it take so long for us to commit...reactionscomments
Dreaming About Remission...I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011, and I have yet to hit remission. It has been a hard journey and...reactionscomments
Sick...I absolutely hate being sick, but especially when it's due to things other than IBD. I 100% realize that my ulcerative colitis...reactionscomments
UC Travel Story: Dis-Ease in "The Big Easy"...The “Big Easy” (more formally known as New Orleans, Lousiana) proudly proclaims, “Let the Good Times Roll!” But could someone with IBD...reactionscomments
How Crohn’s Made Me Love Myself!...I’ve suffered so much pain and anxiety, enough for 100 lifetimes. I have experienced every complication, infection, uncomfortable procedures, so much crying...reactions4comments
My Relationship with Alcohol and IBD...There are so many potential triggers for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, and one of these is alcohol. Whilst there's nothing to suggest...reactionscomments
Funny Toilet Stories...One of the biggest challenges of living with Crohn's is finding a decent bathroom. Below is a collection of some of the...reactions8comments
I'd Prefer Reality to "Sugar Coating"...When I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I had never heard of it. I had never even heard of inflammatory bowel disease...reactions3comments
My Four Simple Steps To Reduce Toxins And Maintain Health With IBD...The incidence of IBD in the general population is rising exponentially. According to the CDC, an estimated 3 million people suffered from...reactionscomments
Autoimmune Diseases Versus Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases...In our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. Next up...reactionscomments
My Life Journey With Crohn's...I used to believe that my symptoms were a lifelong "consequence" of having my gallbladder removed. It was taken out in the...reactions2comments