Classic Avoidance...I have eaten all the worst things because I knew they were bad, but I wanted to ignore life for a moment and just be “normal.”... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Searching for a New House with IBD in a Pandemic...Stress, anxiety, and worry about if everything would go okay when it came time to close pushed my normal bowel habits into overdrive.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What It's Like Getting an Iron Infusion...I have fallen in the "low" or "lower end of normal" range with my iron and ferritin levels for years. ... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to "Break Up" With Your Doctor..."It's normal to seek a second opinion," Dr. Nandi says.... By Brooke Abbott1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It....,” “I know exactly what you’re feeling,” “don’t worry you’ll beat this and be back to normal,” “you’re just having a bad day.”... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Colitis -- Hormonal Changes?...I'm just wondering if this all is normal or I should be pushing for a change in meds....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisNewly Diagnosed
How to Talk to a Gastroenterologist About Mental Health..."It could just be, 'Hey doc, I'm struggling lately, is this normal?'" Dr. Riehl says.... By Dr. Megan Riehl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Coltis after c diff?...So I keep getting told it's normal. I don't feel normal. Very frustrating!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptoms
Things That IBD'ers Worry About That Healthy People Don't...I don’t even remember what normal is supposed to look or feel like. Since my diagnosis in 2011, my guts have never been the same.... By Colitis Ninja3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Humira Diary: Month 1...The last week has been good, with no fatigue and normal bowel movements.... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Phantom Rectum with IBD...This is a normal, if disconcerting, occurrence similar to the “phantom limb” sensation reported by amputees.... By Marisa Lauren Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tips for Dressing Comfortably With an Ostomy Bag...This insecurity is normal. You've undergone a major operation and it's understandable to feel insecure in your new body.... By BrittenC5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Delayed Growth and Puberty...Tube feeding can continue in addition to a normal diet, in some cases.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
When You Feel Better but Your Test Results Say Otherwise...And only when the puzzle is completely done, do your tests come back “normal.” Following me?... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Making the Most of Infusion Day...Once again, this is not what we would do on a normal weekday, so being able to just enjoy the afternoon together is really special.... By Eshani Agrawal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Fever and Night Sweats...Fever, or a higher body temperature than normal, is one of the more common symptoms of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Living With Hunger and Pain...From my mothers womb, doctors knew that I wasn't going to be able to live a normal life.... By quiet8281 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
