Can IBD Cause Weight Gain?...We have been getting a lot of questions in the IBD community about whether living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can...reactions85comments
No Really, I Am Sick...Having a chronic illness is hard. It's exhausting battling with my Crohn's day after day, and it's frustrating and stressful dealing with...reactions36comments
The Invisible Mental Load of IBD...During the years I struggled with undiagnosed Crohn's disease, my mental health suffered. I was full of symptoms and missing answers, and...reactions20comments
Controlling the Uncontrollable with IBD...With Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD) being such unpredictable chronic illnesses, there is an enormous lack of control that comes alongside...reactions8comments
How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Mental Health...This is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions2comments
Invisible Illness Frustrations...Looking OK does not equal feeling OK, and this is one of the most frustrating things when it comes to having an...reactionscomments
Should We Be Talking Surgery Earlier?...A question I'm often asked, and one that I’d like to pose to you is, "Do you think our healthcare team should...reactions13comments
Tips + Questions to Ask for Better Doctor's Appointments...In an ideal world, each of us would feel like our doctor was giving us the best care, regardless of how busy...reactions1comment
Questions About My Long UC Journey...I’ve learned the value of connecting with those who also struggle with Crohn’s and colitis. The encouragement offered by each member seems...reactions6comments
One Simple Act That Can Potentially Help Your Crohn’s Symptoms...Some days are better than others when living with Crohn’s. Perhaps we ate something that didn’t agree with our digestive system or...reactions5comments
The Mental Fatigue of Living with IBD...When I first began experiencing symptoms of IBD, I was distraught. Not only was I sicker than sick, but I was fatigued...reactions11comments
Life Is Still Beautiful With Crohn’s...I realize this can be a loaded phrase, and it’s okay to disagree with me, but I am just sharing my opinion:...reactionscomments
My Advice on Flares (From 35 Years of Experience)...Crohn's disease is unpredictable but the one thing that's guaranteed is that it will flare up. In my 35-year experience with the...reactions2comments
Crohn's Disease Is Not Your Fault...Do you ever think to yourself, what did I do to bring this upon myself? Maybe if I would have eaten better...reactions13comments
One Thing I Would Change About My Crohn’s Journey...Looking back on my Crohn’s journey, one of the biggest mistakes I did was isolate from my friends and community. And by...reactions8comments
What It Truly Feels Like Living with Crohn's Disease...There is a lot of information on this site regarding Crohn's disease. Some articles are informational regarding specific symptoms such as diarrhea, joint...reactions3comments
Real Talk: The Unseen Challenges of IBD...Living with IBD often means facing challenges that others can’t see. In this episode, Natalie Hayden, Deanna Marie Spencer, and Shamekka Marty...reactionscomments
