Tag: IBD
Recognizing the Early Warning Signs: Why These 10 Crohn’s Disease Symptoms Demand Your Attention
Living with undiagnosed digestive symptoms can feel like navigating a maze in the dark. You know something isn’t right, but the path to answers often feels…
Navigating the COBRA Transition: A Complete Guide for IBD Patients Leaving Corporate America
Leaving corporate America can feel like stepping off a cliff, especially when you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The security of…
Penn Medicine Highlights Critical Need for Mental Health Support in IBD Care
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) means navigating not just physical symptoms, but also a complex web of psychological challenges that can…
New Research Links IBD to Higher Risk of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What This Means for Your Health
Understanding a Complex Connection That Could Impact Your Care If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you’re already familiar with how one…
The Hospital Bag I Wish I’d Packed: Lessons from My First IBD Admission
This story represents a composite of common IBD experiences and is presented to help readers feel less alone in their journey. The Moment Everything Changed I…
Young Women With Ulcerative Colitis: Understanding Your Higher Risk for Steroid Exposure
If you’re a young woman living with ulcerative colitis, a recent study reveals something you need to know: you may face a significantly higher risk of…
Robotic Surgery Shows Promise for IBD Patients: New Study Reveals Early Success
Revolutionary Technology Brings Hope to IBD Surgical Patients For people living with inflammatory bowel disease, the possibility of surgery can feel…
When Your IBD Medication Becomes the Enemy: Why Desensitization Should Be Standard Care, Not a Last Resort
Imagine finally finding relief from your IBD symptoms after years of suffering, only to develop a life-threatening allergic reaction to the very medication…
Navigating Social Eating with IBD: Breaking Free from Food-Related Social Pressure
For people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, food isn’t just fuel—it’s often a complex…
The Hidden Connection: How Your Emotions Impact IBD Symptoms and What You Can Do About It
When Your Mind and Gut Talk to Each Other If you’ve ever noticed your IBD symptoms flaring up during stressful periods, you’re not imagining things. The…