Fecal Transplant Saves Toddler's Life
Wednesday October 24, 2012
Fecal bacteriotherapy (FB) or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a therapy that has been in use for some decades, although it is gaining more attention as of late. Fecal bacteriotherapy ... Read More
Gag Gifts: Yay or Nay?
Monday October 22, 2012
As you may know from reading my blog, I'm not a big fan of "toilet humor." I've written a few times how going to that well in movies and TV ... Read More
Top 10 Questions for Your Doctor When You're Newly Diagnosed
Friday October 19, 2012
When you're newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) there are so many thoughts swirling around in your mind that it can be difficult to focus and get the information ... Read More
Causes and Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
Wednesday October 17, 2012
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the anus or anal opening. If you think that hemorrhoids only happen to pregnant women and older people, you're wrong. More than half of ... Read More
Making Halloween Fun
Monday October 15, 2012
Holidays -- especially those that revolve around food -- are difficult for children with IBD. All their friends are concerned with how much candy they can get, and how much ... Read More
Anal Fissures Frequently Asked Questions
Friday October 12, 2012
An anal fissure (a tear in the anal canal) can happen to anyone, but they can especially be a problem for people with Crohn's disease. If you have an anal ... Read More
Potty Training When You Have An Ostomy
Wednesday October 10, 2012
I've been trying to potty train my toddler, and she absolutely refuses to have anything to do with it. One interesting thing we learned while potty training my son a ... Read More
Flu Shot and Immune-Suppressing Drugs
Monday October 8, 2012
For people taking drugs that suppress the immune system, the optimum time to get vaccinated against the flu is from late October to mid-November. A flu shot takes one to ... Read More
Fun Site Friday: Toilet Paper Origami
Friday October 5, 2012
You're sitting there in the smallest room in the house with nothing better to do. Why not do some toilet paper origami -- or toilegami? It can be as simple ... Read More
Flu Season Update
Wednesday October 3, 2012
It's flu shot time again! People with IBD, especially those who are taking immunosuppressive drugs should consider getting a flu shot. Any chronic health condition can put you at risk ... Read More
Humira Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
Monday October 1, 2012
Humira (adalimumab), an anti-TNF drug that is approved to treat Crohn's disease as well as several other autoimmune conditions, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the ... Read More