For the Parent Whose Child was Diagnosed with IBD...I see you. I recently spoke during an Inflammatory Bowel Disease event in Iowa and a woman in front of me couldn’t...reactions1comment
The Good Thing About Being a Parent with IBD...I would like to start this post by saying that I am not a mother. I had a miscarriage a while ago...reactions1comment
Being the IBD Super Mommy...As much as we love spending time with our little pumpkins over the summer, it’s kind of nice when they go back...reactions1comment
Seven Tips for Parents...Navigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like...reactions2comments
When It's Not About IBD...I realize how awkward that must sound coming from an IBD patient. I mean really, once you’re diagnosed, what could possibly not...reactionscomments
I Avoided Two Stomach Surgeries...I laid in my bed for two months straight. I didn't have enough energy to cook my food. I didn't have enough...reactions4comments
Advocating for Crohn’s Disease on Capitol Hill...At a health conference a few years back, I was fresh off the hill. Capitol Hill, that is. I was feeling pretty...reactions5comments
We KNOW Our Bodies...Isn't it crazy how much living with a chronic condition shapes us? Especially living with conditions like Crohn's and colitis. Since being...reactions1comment
Skin Issues with an Ostomy...If you live with any kind of ostomy, you are probably no stranger to skin issues that can come along with it...reactions1comment
Staying Positive During A Flare...Dealing with an IBD flare is challenging. It can be hard to keep a positive outlook when you're dealing with so much...reactions5comments
Planning a Family While Living with Crohn’s Disease...I was diagnosed with Crohn’s at the age of 22. I had just graduated from college, was living with three friends and...reactions2comments
When Fear Creeps In...Here is my reality of life with Crohn’s Disease (in remission). I started this blog post in a note on my iPhone...reactions2comments
Expectations...With anything in life, it's important to set proper expectations. It's especially important for those of us living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease...reactionscomments
Is there such a thing as a Crohn's-friendly antidepressant?...My mental health and IBD have always been closely intertwined. Like many people with Crohn's, I worry. I worry that I'm never...reactions2comments
Have had Crohn's for over 60 years...Have had Crohns for over 60 years. Resection done 25 years ago. Anal area very sensitive so that I avoid any invasive...reactions5comments
50 Years of Crohn's...When I was first diagnosed, it was called ileitis. I was 17 years old and had no clue how serious this was...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease Symptom...I would like to know if when you have Crohn's, do u have an inflammatory feeling in your abdomen ? I can’t...reactions4comments
Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease...Having inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main types) can come with a lot of guilt. There...
Risk Factors...Risk factors are identified characteristics that seem to increase a person’s likelihood of developing a condition. However, having one or more risk...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children and Teens...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is more common in adults than children. Nevertheless, between 5% and 25%...
