Turkey & Spinach Meatballs...I am about to show you an easy, delicious, and healthy way to get protein into your diet. As a Crohn’s patient, I used to chronically suffer from low iron...reactions5comments
Quarantine and Crohn's...It’s amazing how the whole world has just suddenly stopped. It was March 13th, 2020, and I was finishing up my school day with my students. My stomach was off...reactions1comment
What to expect during an iron infusion...Unfortunately, if you have Crohn’s disease, receiving iron infusions may become part of a recurring treatment for your disease. Even though Crohn’s is so individualistic, chances are at one point...reactions10comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...reactionscomments
Returning to exercise with Crohn's disease...Before my Crohn's diagnosis, I always enjoyed exercise. OK, I couldn't claim to be a marathon runner but I did get a buzz out of going to the gym, swimming...reactions7comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...reactionscomments
Crohn’s Deep Remission Achieved, Enter the Guilt...I wrote about being a bitter party of 1 and how remission felt like a lie. My IBD specialist ordered a pill cam and it sent back pictures of a...reactionscomments
Chocolate Almond Butter Balls...These little snack bites are perfect when you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth! I try to eliminate as much processed sugar from my diet as possible, so substituting these...reactions4comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of inflammatoryboweldisease.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactionscomments
Will people finally understand what it's like to be chronically ill once this pandemic is over?...I'm not really a fan of the articles telling us to find the positives in a pandemic: people are seriously ill and even dying, so I'm not particularly interested in...reactionscomments
Missing Out On Opportunities...FOMO is a popular acronym on social media for a reason. No one likes to feel they are missing out. Social Media seems to exacerbate this sense that we are...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...reactionscomments
We're Afraid Too...As someone living with Crohn’s disease, I can easily, at any moment in time, list a number of things that I’m afraid of. Now, I think about my friends and...reactionscomments
Stuffed Baked Apples...This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. I discovered it just before Thanksgiving a few years ago, and it was a complete hit with my family, and much easier for...reactionscomments
Go Ahead. Break Your Routine....In recent months, uncertainty has dominated the global world. It’s been said thousands of times already, but we’re living in historic times. As an immunocompromised individual who lives with other...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with inflammatory bowel disease. New here? We invite you to...reactionscomments
A Decade Later...Ten years ago this week, in September 2009, my life changed forever. Ten years ago this week, I was one month into a new job, one-year post-college graduation, and really...reactions2comments
Mindfulness Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Mindfulness Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Mindfulness...reactionscomments
What next after Biologics not working....Hello all. I've seen this site and how supportive you all seem. I'm looking for some advice. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in April last year after some severe...reactions1replyTreatment
