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...reactionscomments
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"...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect with Real People Living with Crohn’s or Colitis?Navigating life with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can sometimes be scary or confusing, especially when going through it alone. After hearing those words – “you have inflammatory bowel disease” –...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
IBD's Surprising Symptoms!We hear from community members every day that they wish their friends, family, and even doctors knew more about how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects their day to day life...reactions16comments
