3 Tips for Surviving the Holidays...Holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, the holidays and stress often go hand-in-hand. The traveling, the...reactions1comment
IBD in the Genes...Did you know that over 50 genes have been linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Although no one knows exactly what causes...reactions1comment
Socialize for Good Health...Going out with friends may not sound as fun when you feel limited by what you can eat and drink. However, it...reactions1comment
Colon Cancer...Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Less than...
The beginning of it all...I've been reading the various posted here for a while now and have felt that I should share my story. I hope...reactions5comments
Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?...During my first in-person appointment in over seven months, I asked my PCP about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. You know, to dot...reactions3comments
One Hour at a Time......Life can be very overwhelming for so many reasons. You certainly don’t need me to tell you that life can be stressful...reactions1comment
Reality Isn't Always Sweet...Everything is going to be roses right? Sorry sweetheart. Life with an Ostomy isn't always smooth sailing. You have Crohn's disease. What...reactions1comment
Isolating Myself to Protect Others?...Living with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis) can often come with a lot of emotional angst...reactions2comments
Choosing a Gastroenterologist...I have had my fair share of doctors over the years. Some gastroenterologists I liked, and some not so much. Over the...reactions4comments
Is there light at the end of the tunnel?...Hello! I am not sure I belong in this forum, since I have not been diagnosed yet. However, my doctor suspects of...reactions8comments
30 Years of Living with IBD & Still Goin'...I’m new to this site and this is my first intro to sharing my life of IBD with strangers. My 1st issue...reactions3comments
The Power of Patient Advocacy: A Behind-The-Scenes Look...Patient advocacy has a way of pulling at your heartstrings. There are moments that stand out and make you pause to recognize...reactions1comment
11 Yrs Living W/ a J-Pouch...4 months ago I had pouchitis. Was put on Flagyl twice. To no success. I have extreme belly noises, nausea, and explosive...reactions3comments
My journey...Hi everyone I’m 23-years-old, originally got C. diff out of nowhere. I was not on antibiotics or in a hospital when I...reactions4comments
Courtney Maiorino...Courtney was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Growing up, Courtney was like most other young adults: healthy, happy and carefree. Things began...
What One Day of Self-Care Looks Like To Me...What self-care looks like to me (for one day, anyway). It's important to keep things switched up with your self-care. If your...reactions2comments
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and Telemedicine...As technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
Traci Musick-Shaffer...Traci Musick-Shaffer is a writer, high school English teacher, ACEs Advocate, and UC warrior. She lives in the foothills of Appalachia and...
The Flu-2021...I really strive for myself to be at work every day. I teach 182 days a year, and up to last week...reactions2comments
