Coping With IBD

The health care reform law passed in March of 2010 provides for a change in the way health insurance companies are allowed to legally exclude patients who have pre-existing conditions.

Managing your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can seem like a full-time job. You may find the need to turn to different tools and gadgets to help you sort out your symptoms, tests, and medications. If you have an iPhone, you can find an application for just about anything and these iPhone applications for IBD could be just what you're looking...

If you're concerned about the radiation exposure you're receiving during your routine testing for the maintenance of your IBD, this app can help you keep track.

Taking medication on time can be tricky, especially when we are very unwell or under stress. Learn an easy tip that will help you to take your medications on time every day.

Don't get caught unprepared in the middle of an IBD flare. Keep the items you need close at hand when you're traveling or going out.

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have to endure a lot -- diarrhea, aches, pains, doctors poking around in places you'd rather they not. There should be some sort of compensation for enduring these hardships and others. How about these luxury items that are sure to make the miseries of IBD a little more bearable.

Find out, from the posts in the forum, where people with IBD lay the blame for their flare-ups.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Diarrhea from IBD or other conditions can lead to an unexpected side effect -- sore and broken anal skin. Find out how you can treat your sore bottom and break the cycle.

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You might not be interested in thinking about money when you're ill, but health care is becoming increasingly expensive. You can lower those costs with some simple steps.

Your guide offers her picks for the Top 10 movies to watch when you're home sick on the living room couch.

Are you "normal?" Do you even know what a "normal" bowel movement is? Here's a hint: what's normal for you would not be normal for someone else.

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?

If you can't find a local IBD support group, you just might have to start your own. Here's my tips on how you can do it.

Do you know who has your medical records? Do you know what's in them? Learn how you can find out and protect your privacy.

Many people use the Internet to find out information about their health and diseases or conditions they may have. How can you sift through your search results to find reliable information?

Is IBD caused by stress? Can you pass your IBD on to someone close to you? Find the answers to these questions and more.

You might assume that laughter has long been proven to be beneficial to your health. The truth about connection between humor and health may surprise you.

It was a banner year in IBD, as several events happened that will alter the course of IBD advocacy and public awareness.

Do you have a bag ready in case you have an unexpected stay in the hospital? Find out what you should -- and shouldn't -- pack for the hospital.