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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CCFA Guts & Glory Walks & Runs
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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.

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.

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.

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?

Digestive Basics - Smoking and Your Digestive System
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.

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?

Coping - Emotional Issues
A question and answer page that covers mental health issues and IBD.

Emotional Factors
FAQ about the emotional issues involved with IBD.