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 Team2 min readBookmark 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 Team3 min readBookmark 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 Team3 min readBookmark 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 Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 Team1 min readBookmark 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 Team1 min readBookmark 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 Team2 min readBookmark 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 Team1 min readBookmark 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 Team1 min readBookmark 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 Team1 min readBookmark 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 Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 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.3 min readBookmark 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 Team1 min readBookmark 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 Team1 min readBookmark 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 Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: IBD Awareness MonthIn honor of World IBD Day, we're celebrating IBD Awareness all month long! This month we'll be focusing on sharing personal stories, correcting myths and misconceptions about IBD, and sharing... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: Spring CleaningSpring is approaching and, with it, the common topic of spring cleaning. But what does spring cleaning mean if you're in a flare? And how does IBD affect your ability... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Spotlight on: #SelfCareAwareLiving with IBD isn’t easy. Some days, it’s hard just to even get out of bed. That’s why we’re taking the next 14 days to celebrate being #SelfCareAware and sharing... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
