I got an email from Brandon about his beautiful furry best friend, Elijah, who is 13 years old. The vet can't figure out exactly what is wrong with poor Elijah, ... Read More

Did you think that there was only one type of ulcerative colitis? Not so! UC affects only the colon, but the different types are defined by the area of the ... Read More

Do you pay out-of-pocket for some of your prescription drugs? Or maybe you want to try a newer drug but your insurance won't cover it. Many drug companies offer rebates ... Read More

One side effect of IBD that we don't often think about is dehydration. But it is a very real concern, especially when diarrhea and vomiting are severe and go on ... Read More

Memorial Day weekend is approaching and the summer travel season is upon us. If you have IBD and are planning on being one of the millions of Americans that will ... Read More

Most of us try not to think about our bowel movements, so it’s no surprise that many people do not know what a “normal” bowel movement is. The fact is ... Read More

Summer means long weekends, fragrant nights, and vacations with the family. When you have inflammatory bowel disease, summer does not necessarily come with the same anticipation it does for other ... Read More

Did you think that every case of Crohn's was alike? No, there are actually several subtypes of Crohn's disease, and your physician may fine tune your treatment plan depending on ... Read More

Pouchitis is a condition that may be experienced by people who have had j-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis and causes symptoms of abdominal cramping, bleeding, and fever. There is some ... Read More

Looking for a list of potential side effects from your medications? Use this handy, quick list to get the information fast.

Do you ever have dreams about not being able to find a bathroom when you need one? Perhaps you dream about finding a bathroom but it is horribly unclean or ... Read More

Wanted: Kids between the ages of 11 and 17. Do you ever feel like you are the only teenager with an ostomy or j-pouch? Do you have questions and concerns ... Read More

The colon is about six feet long and is the part of the body's digestive system that moves waste material from the small intestine to the rectum. The colon is ... Read More