Fun Site Friday: Play "Uncover the Comfort"
Friday September 28, 2012
The Cottonelle site is one of the best toilet paper sites I've seen so far in my quest to bring you a fun site every Friday. They combine two things ... Read More
Have You Ever Lost Friends Over Your IBD?
Wednesday September 26, 2012
IBD steals a lot of things from us -- our health, our sense of well-being, our peace of mind, our money. Can it even steal away our friendships?
I know that ... Read More
Toxic Megacolon
Monday September 24, 2012
There are a many complications of IBD. Some manifest in the intestines, others in different parts of the body. You almost can't keep track of all the "possible" things that ... Read More
Don't Get the Flu This Year!
Thursday September 20, 2012
This year, it seems as though the flu shots were ready very early. In fact, I already had my shot last week. Before I had children I didn't worry too ... Read More
Make Travel Less Stressful With A Portable Toilet
Wednesday September 19, 2012
Do you travel a lot, especially in the car? Or maybe you like to go camping but it is more difficult with IBD? There is one way you can ... Read More
IBD And Feelings Of Anger
Monday September 17, 2012
Last month I delved into our feelings of guilt over IBD, and this month I want to take a look at how IBD may leave us feeling angry. Anger is ... Read More
Fun Site Friday: Did Vikings Use TP?
Friday September 14, 2012
Every so often, usually on a bad bathroom day, I wonder what it would have been like to have IBD in medieval or ancient times. It must have been just ... Read More
Got Too Many Docs?
Thursday September 13, 2012
Many of us see several specialist physicians besides our gastroenterologists. It can be difficult to keep track of what you told which doctor when, especially when it comes to your ... Read More
Missing Class Because of IBD?
Wednesday September 12, 2012
Everyone with IBD should be prepared to miss class or work once in a while because of a flare-up. That's just how it is when you have a chronic illness. ... Read More
Can Pepto Bismol Turn Your Stool Black?
Tuesday September 11, 2012
Black stool is never something that you want to see. It can really strike fear and panic into your heart. Green, red, or orange stool can also give you quite ... Read More
Use This Trick To Keep Track of Your Meds
Monday September 10, 2012
During my worst flare-ups, the amount and types of medication I was taking was overwhelming. Some had to be taken every 6 hours, others with meals, still others on an ... Read More
Fun Site Friday: Toilet Quest
Friday September 7, 2012
In this flash game you must find the toilet paper behind glass, break it open, and go into the stall before time runs out. It's rather a lot like real ... Read More
Tips And Tricks For Night Sweats
Thursday September 6, 2012
Rest is important to everyone, but it's really crucial to people who have a chronic illness such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Any inflammatory condition robs you of your energy, ... Read More
Set Up Yahoo or Google News Alerts for IBD News
Wednesday September 5, 2012
You may wonder how some people always seem to know what's happening. How are these people so plugged in? It's easy -- they probably set up news alerts. You can ... Read More