Coping With IBD
Links offering advice, support, and guidance in dealing with the depression and other mental health issues that go hand-in-hand with inflammatory bowel disease.
I'm having a flare-up of my IBD and I'm missing class. What can I do?
I'm having a flare-up of my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and one of my college professors has not been very understanding when I miss class. What can I do?
I'm having a flare-up of my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and one of my college professors has not been very understanding when I miss class. What can I do?
Tips for Sharing a Bathroom
Unfortunately most of us don’t have the means to have our very own private bathroom. That means we must share. Sharing a bathroom with other people when you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be stressful, frustrating, and anxiety provoking. And young people, especially those in college, often have to share a bathroom with 3 or more other people. [p]There is no getting around it -- you …
Unfortunately most of us don’t have the means to have our very own private bathroom. That means we must share. Sharing a bathroom with other people when you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be stressful, frustrating, and anxiety provoking. And young people, especially those in college, often have to share a bathroom with 3 or more other people. [p]There is no getting around it -- you …
Can inflammatory bowel disease be fatal?
Can you die from IBD? Is inflammatory bowel disease fatal? IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic gastrointestinal conditions, but can they kill you?
Can you die from IBD? Is inflammatory bowel disease fatal? IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic gastrointestinal conditions, but can they kill you?
Top 7 Summer Necessities
Summer means long weekends, fragrant nights, and vacations with the family. Summer also means insects, sunburns, and dehydration. Have fun this summer, but take care of yourself too with my picks below.
Summer means long weekends, fragrant nights, and vacations with the family. Summer also means insects, sunburns, and dehydration. Have fun this summer, but take care of yourself too with my picks below.
Coping With IBD as a Teen
Having a chronic illness is bad enough, but having a chronic illness when you're a teenager can feel like the end of the world. Teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face issues that are different from those that adults deal with.
Having a chronic illness is bad enough, but having a chronic illness when you're a teenager can feel like the end of the world. Teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face issues that are different from those that adults deal with.
Bathroom Picks
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) spend a lot of time in the bathroom. We often make jokes that we should install cable TV, an Internet connection, or other comforts in the smallest room in the house. Here are some practical -- and some not so practical -- accessories and fixtures for your dream bathroom.
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) spend a lot of time in the bathroom. We often make jokes that we should install cable TV, an Internet connection, or other comforts in the smallest room in the house. Here are some practical -- and some not so practical -- accessories and fixtures for your dream bathroom.
Know Your IBD History
Inflammatory bowel disease does seem to run in families, but it may be difficult to track. Find out how to track the IBD history in your family.
Inflammatory bowel disease does seem to run in families, but it may be difficult to track. Find out how to track the IBD history in your family.
Not Tonight, Honey - I Have IBD
You're not alone; Inflammatory Bowel Disease can lead to a lack of sex drive, but you don't have to take it lying down.
You're not alone; Inflammatory Bowel Disease can lead to a lack of sex drive, but you don't have to take it lying down.
How to Tell Your Friends About IBD
When you were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) you were probably in shock and felt very alone. Learn how, and when, to tell your friends about your condition without confusing them or losing them.
When you were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) you were probably in shock and felt very alone. Learn how, and when, to tell your friends about your condition without confusing them or losing them.
Treating Skin Irritation From Diarrhea
Most healthy adults experience diarrhea a few times a year. Diarrhea can be very irritating to the skin and difficult to treat. Here are some tips on how to reduce the skin irritation, what foods can make diarrhea worsen, and what foods may help.
Most healthy adults experience diarrhea a few times a year. Diarrhea can be very irritating to the skin and difficult to treat. Here are some tips on how to reduce the skin irritation, what foods can make diarrhea worsen, and what foods may help.
CCFA Guts & Glory Walks & Runs
inflammatory bowel disease advocacy fundraising walk run charity new york california crohn's and colitis foundation of america local chapters help getting involved
inflammatory bowel disease advocacy fundraising walk run charity new york california crohn's and colitis foundation of america local chapters help getting involved
Keeping Health Care Costs Under Control
The cost of medical care has been rising, and consumers are now finding it increasingly difficult to manage their out-of-pocket costs. Here are some ways to lower those costs.
The cost of medical care has been rising, and consumers are now finding it increasingly difficult to manage their out-of-pocket costs. Here are some ways to lower those costs.
Start Dating
When you go out on a date you bring your inflammatory bowel disease with you. How do you handle dating, sex, and relationships? Find the answers here.
When you go out on a date you bring your inflammatory bowel disease with you. How do you handle dating, sex, and relationships? Find the answers here.
Top 10 Comedy Movies to Watch When Home Sick
Your guide offers her picks for the Top 10 movies to watch when you're home sick on the living room couch.
Your guide offers her picks for the Top 10 movies to watch when you're home sick on the living room couch.
When to Call the Doctor
When you have a chronic condition like IBD you need to have a close relationship with your physician. But, what's also true with chronic conditions is that they're just that...chronic. So what signs and symptoms should prompt you to call the doctor?
When you have a chronic condition like IBD you need to have a close relationship with your physician. But, what's also true with chronic conditions is that they're just that...chronic. So what signs and symptoms should prompt you to call the doctor?
Digestive Basics - Smoking and Your Digestive System
Smoking causes several serious diseases, and also affects the digestive system in several ways.
Smoking causes several serious diseases, and also affects the digestive system in several ways.
Normal Bowel Movement
Most of us spend most of our time trying not to think about our bowel movements, so it’s no surprise that many people do not know what a “normal” bowel movement is. There are gradations of normal, and every person is going to have different bowel habits.
Most of us spend most of our time trying not to think about our bowel movements, so it’s no surprise that many people do not know what a “normal” bowel movement is. There are gradations of normal, and every person is going to have different bowel habits.
Bathroom Tactics
Finding public restrooms is a serious problem for the disabled as well as persons with bowel or urinary conditions. How can you find a bathroom to use when there isn’t a public facility available?
Finding public restrooms is a serious problem for the disabled as well as persons with bowel or urinary conditions. How can you find a bathroom to use when there isn’t a public facility available?
Coping - Emotional Issues
A question and answer page that covers mental health issues and IBD.
A question and answer page that covers mental health issues and IBD.
Emotional Factors
FAQ about the emotional issues involved with IBD.
FAQ about the emotional issues involved with IBD.