Steps to Loving Yourself More...I recently wrote an article about the one relationship that is affected most by IBD, and that is the relationship we have...reactionscomments
Meeting others with IBD...Hi everyone! I’ve been searching online to try and find forums where I can meet other people for friendship who have inflammatory...reactions1reply
The Benefits Of Crohn's Surgery Involving Strictureplasty...I wrote an earlier blog post about an intestinal resection, a common type of surgical procedure for Crohn’s disease that I had...reactions1comment
Awaiting results can anybody share similar stories...Hi all im new to this. Im 34 year old male married with 2 children I would be fit and healthy. The...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
A quick question about possible delayed growth with IBD...My question is whether it is likely or unlikely for me to continue growing in height at my age (21) given delayed...reactions1replySide EffectsTips & Advice
The Time Has Come... To Change My Diet....Ever since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on...reactionscomments
What If We Changed the Conversation About Crohn’s?...I have been living with Crohn's disease since 2009 and working with those in the IBD community since 2018. During this time, I...reactionscomments
Colonoscopy and biopsy results....Hi everyone, Hope you are all well!! I posted a while back about my symptoms and my story up until now and...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
I Have Crohn’s and I Want Kids...If you haven’t read my previous article, click here. In that post, I discuss my serious relationship and our desire to start a...reactionscomments
Low Residue Herb-Marinated Tuna Steak and Spaghetti...I love a good tuna steak. It’s a great source of protein and it’s lean, so it’s healthy too! I try to...reactionscomments
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBD...There's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the...reactions2comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!...I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs...reactionscomments
Disability..seen or unseen, that's the question!...I've had Crohn's since 16, diagnosed incorrectly, almost died from meds I was allergic to and spent half my life in hospitals...reactions2comments
Do Acid Reducers Increase the Risk of IBD?...You may have heard of a link between using stomach acid reducers and flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several different studies...reactionscomments
UC Flare Up - Bowel Incontinence...New to the forum, I am currently six months into a flare up like nothing I have experienced before. Diagnosed 8 years...reactions8replies
Turmeric: 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...reactions5comments
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
Lemon Rice Salad...I love a good salad – it is bright, fresh, and crisp – yet it doesn't always love me back. Having Crohn's...reactionscomments
First colonscopy for suspected IBD (and cancer fear)...I'm 26 (UK) and after a few years of abdominal issues my GP finally referred me to a gastroenterologist. He found slightly...reactions5repliesTestsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Always Check For Toilet Paper In Public Restrooms...My favorite short story was being in a six-room restroom that had a hall with individual doors; I forgot to check under...reactions4comments