Crohn’s and dating: ‘First Dates’ shows what it’s like
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect every aspect of your life, including love and romance. And if you happen to be single, having IBD can make you feel insecure about dating. You may wonder whether a potential partner will accept the
26 ridiculous things that people actually said to Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis patients
Posted in Crohn's Disease by On January 31, 2020
There’s no nice way to put this: When you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you hear a lot of dumb comments. It’s understandable that people don’t know what inflammatory disease is all about. Most of us didn’t, either, until we were
The 11 worst things about having Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis
There’s no doubt that having inflammatory bowel disease — that is, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis — can bring lots of frustrations. With proper diagnosis and treatment, most people are able to lead fairly normal lives, although it might take some time
Best Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis scholarships – UPDATED 2020
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic conditions that can make the challenge of attending and paying for college more difficult. Fortunately, scholarships are available specifically to help students who have inflammatory bowel disease. Funding is also available for students who want
What I wish my family and friends understood about Crohn’s disease
By Kathryn Polk I have Crohn’s disease, and probably most people who know me are aware of that. That’s because I am not shy to tell people why I am not eating a salad or why I turn down fruit or nuts
(Video) Crohn’s made his life unbearable. But a stem cell transplant changed everything …
Mike Miceli used to go days without eating because of his Crohn’s disease. Still, he would need to make between 20 and 40 trips to the bathroom per day, and he suffered from vomiting, as well. Doctors tried a variety of medications,
(Video) Smoking linked to more aggressive Crohn’s disease
There’s been a lot of talk about how smoking interacts with inflammatory bowel disease, and researchers continue to study the possible links. In the video below, an IBD expert from the Mayo Clinic discusses a study that sheds some light on the