Tag: IBD support
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…
It’s Time to Detox Your Social Media Feed: Why the IBD Community Needs Better Digital Boundaries
Scroll through any IBD-related social media group at 2 AM, and you’ll find them: the desperate posts from someone mid-flare asking strangers to diagnose their…
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…
IBD Travel Emergency Kit: The Complete Guide to Stress-Free Adventures
Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) doesn’t mean your wanderlust has to take a backseat. Whether you’re managing Crohn’s disease or ulcerative…
New Insights into Pediatric IBD Treatment: What This Means for Young Patients and Their Families
If you’re a parent watching your child struggle with inflammatory bowel disease, or if you were diagnosed with IBD as a young person yourself, you know that…
Why Your ‘Stress’ Symptoms Might Actually Be Early Crohn’s Signs
Many people with persistent digestive symptoms are told it’s “just stress,” but gastroenterologists are now highlighting subtle early signs of Crohn’s disease that often get overlooked. Understanding these warning signs can help patients advocate for proper care and potentially shorten the path to diagnosis.
The Hidden Struggles: Living With Crohn’s Unpredictability
Living with Crohn’s disease means navigating unpredictable symptoms while maintaining hope for better days. Beyond the medical management, it’s about understanding the emotional toll of chronic illness and building the resilience to thrive despite uncertainty.
Long-Term Hope: Vedolizumab Proves Safe for Extended IBD Treatment
New long-term safety data for Vedolizumab shows encouraging results for IBD patients, with low rates of serious side effects even after years of use. This evidence provides much-needed reassurance for those considering or currently using this targeted biologic therapy.
A Swallowable Pill Could Replace Colonoscopies for IBD Patients
Researchers are developing a swallowable ‘magnetic pill’ that could replace many colonoscopies with a simple, non-invasive procedure. For IBD patients who need frequent monitoring, this technology could be life-changing.
Finally, Clearer Answers: New Study Compares IBD Imaging Options
New research directly compares MRI and CT imaging for IBD, showing both are highly effective but excel in different areas. This evidence supports personalized imaging approaches that consider individual patient factors like age, symptoms, and long-term monitoring needs.
