Category: Life Stories
This Week in IBD: Your Weekly Roundup for November 23-29, 2025
Introduction Welcome to this week’s roundup from IBD Movement! We published 16 comprehensive articles covering the latest developments in IBD care, from…
The Choice That Changed Everything: My Journey to Peace with Colectomy
This story represents a composite of common IBD experiences and is presented to help readers feel less alone in their journey. The Moment Everything Shifted I…
We Need to Stop Protecting Our Kids From Our IBD—And Start Preparing Them Instead
Here’s an uncomfortable truth that most IBD parents won’t admit: We’re failing our children by treating our condition like a family secret. Every time we…
World-First Surgery Gives Hope to Pregnant IBD Patients
Israeli surgeons achieved a world-first by performing robotic surgery on a pregnant Crohn’s patient, saving both mother and baby. This breakthrough offers new hope for IBD patients facing pregnancy complications.
The Silent Struggle: How Crohn’s Disease Disrupts Sleep
Night sweats are a hidden but common struggle for people with Crohn’s disease, caused by chronic inflammation and potentially medication side effects. Understanding this connection can help you work with your healthcare team to improve sleep quality and overall disease management.
New Guidelines Bring Hope to Families Managing Pediatric Crohn’s
New clinical practice guidelines from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology offer hope for families managing pediatric Crohn’s disease. These evidence-based recommendations provide a clearer roadmap for personalized treatment approaches that prioritize both effective care and quality of life for children with IBD.
Crohn’s Surgery After 60: What New Research Reveals
New European research reveals that older adults with Crohn’s disease actually experience fewer immediate surgical complications than younger patients, challenging common assumptions about age and surgery risk. While long-term considerations remain important, this data offers hope for those over 60 facing difficult treatment decisions.
Children with IBD: A Call to Action This Awareness Month
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s “Childhood Interrupted” campaign puts spotlight on over 7,000 Canadian children with IBD. The initiative calls for better pediatric care, school accommodations, and psychological support as cases are projected to double by 2030.
Beyond Symptoms: The Hidden Anxiety That Haunts IBD Remission
Even during remission, many people with IBD live with persistent anxiety about future flare-ups. This fear can steal the joy from good days and impact daily decision-making, but there are ways to reclaim confidence and live more fully despite chronic uncertainty.
Amy Dowden’s Journey: Finding Strength When Dreams Must Pause
Amy Dowden’s courageous decision to pause her Strictly Come Dancing career for health priorities offers powerful lessons for the IBD community about balancing chronic illness with professional dreams. Her journey with both Crohn’s disease and cancer shows us the strength found in choosing healing over everything else.
