Category: Opinion/Editorial
Opinion pieces and editorial content about IBD topics
The Complexity Problem: Why IBD Research Feels Overwhelming Right Now
I’ve been reading IBD research for over two decades now, and I can’t remember a time when the field felt this simultaneously promising and overwhelming. My…
Switching Between Infusion, Injection, and Pill Forms: My Decision
I recently faced a question that I suspect many of us living with IBD encounter: can I switch from my current treatment delivery method to something else? In…
Probiotics and IBD: What 20+ Years of Living with Crohn’s Taught Me
After more than two decades managing Crohn’s disease, I’ve tried my share of supplements. Probiotics came up early — friends recommended them, I saw them in…
World IBD Day: You are not alone.
Today is World IBD Day, and I’ve been thinking about what that means after living with Crohn’s disease since 2002. The theme this year centers on a simple but…
Coffee, Alcohol, and Carbonated Drinks in IBD Remission: My Experience
I get this question a lot: “Ben, I’m finally in remission after months of flaring. Can I drink coffee again? What about a beer? Is Diet Coke off-limits…
How I Self-Assess Whether a New Crohn’s Drug Is Actually Working
When I start a new medication for my Crohn’s, the hardest part isn’t the side effects or the injections or the cost. It’s the not knowing. Am I better? A…
IBD Movement is changing focus
I’m making a change to how IBD Movement works, and I want to be direct about what’s happening and why. For a while we tried to be a broader patient resource…
The Dangerous Allure of “Diet Cured My IBD” Stories: Why These Miracle Tales Harm Newly Diagnosed Patients
Every day, somewhere on social media, in online forums, or in wellness blogs, someone shares their triumphant story: “I cured my Crohn’s disease with diet…
The Cruel Mathematics of Survival: When Biologic Costs Force IBD Patients to Choose Between Health and Financial Security
Sarah stares at the pharmacy counter, her prescription for Humira in hand, knowing that even with insurance, her monthly copay of $1,200 will force her to…
This Week in IBD: Your Weekly Roundup for April 6-12, 2026
Introduction Welcome to this week’s roundup from IBD Movement! We published 9 comprehensive articles covering the latest research breakthroughs, practical…
