Crohn's and Colitis: A Literal Pain in the ButtWe know what living with Crohn's and colitis feels like. It is painful, tiring, invasive... It is a literal pain in the butt. This month in honor of Crohn's and... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBD and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Connect with Real People Living with Crohn’s or Colitis?Navigating life with Crohn's or colitis can sometimes be scary or confusing, especially when going through it alone. After hearing those words – “you have inflammatory bowel disease” – it’s... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Crohn’s and Colitis Are Invisible, But We Are NotThis month we'll be focusing on sharing personal stories from our community members and patient advocates, as well as sharing resources to help those of you living with Crohn's disease... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Your Ostomy a Life-Saver? Share Your Experiences, Good or BadNational Ostomy Awareness Day is on Saturday, October 3. The United Ostomy Associations of America is celebrating with the theme: "Ostomies are Life-Savers." Do you agree? What's your experience been?... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping with Crohn's and Colitis During the HolidaysThe holidays are a time of increased stress for everyone but it can be even worse for those living with IBD and other chronic illnesses. Between the stress of traveling... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor 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... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week!In honor of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7, 2019), we're raising awareness all month long! While raising awareness for Crohn's and colitis is vitally important no matter what... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2019Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Relationships & IBDMany living with Crohn's and colitis find it challenging to maintain relationships with others because others “just don’t get it.” The pain and fatigue of IBD is invisible and those... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Long Road to IBD DiagnosisIn our recent 2017 IBD In America survey, the community told us that getting a diagnosis can be difficult! 62% of respondents needed over 5 office visits before they received... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Everyday with IBDWe know IBD isn't all in your head but when others can't see your pain, fatigue, or other effects of IBD, it can be difficult for them to understand. Sometimes... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making the Invisible VisibleThough IBD can have a major impact on your daily life, it often goes unnoticed because, in addition to being a chronic illness, IBD is an invisible one! This month... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Power of Yoga for IBDThere are so many positives to practicing yoga. For me, short-term it changes my mood, my level of anxiety and relaxation and it seems to actually help calm down my... By Kelly J.Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pain: The Secret Symptom of IBDWe know from our community members that IBD brings with it a host of unexpected symptoms - everything from inflammation to fever to fatigue - and that pain is one... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips FROM the IBD CommunityThough each person living with IBD has a unique experience on everything from treatment to the day to day of IBD, we are also stronger together! This month we're focusing... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: Traveling with IBDSummer is in full swing and you know what that means - travel! Chronic illnesses like IBD bring a whole new set of trials to travel, whether it's just across... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: Weather, Seasons, and IBDJune marks the start of summer so this month, we'll be talking about weather, seasonal changes, and how all of these things affect your IBD. Do you notice a change... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
