Tag: living with IBD
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…
One practical IBD story worth your attention
This week brought a lighter load of IBD-relevant content than usual. The one piece that caught my attention wasn’t groundbreaking research or a clinical trial…
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…
New Research Shows 12 Weeks of Vitamin D May Help ‘Reset’ Immune System in People with IBD
Could This Common Supplement Be a Game-Changer for Your IBD Management? If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease, you’ve likely explored countless ways…
