If you’re active on the Internet, particularly in groups and forums regarding chronic illness, you’ve definitely noticed the term “spoonie” being thrown around. MORE: Living with an ostomy bag: A day ... Read more
In this video from IBD Brave, Kelsey talks about living with ulcerative colitis and how she copes with the disease. MORE: Watch this simple video explaining a colostomy. Kelsey was diagnosed with ulcerative ... Read more
In this video from Lets Talk IBD, vlogger Maggie Baldwin talks about some of the surgical scars she’s accumulated over the years due to her inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Diagnosed ... Read more
Many people with chronic diseases have what is called an “invisible illness.” This means that although they’re very sick, they don’t have any visible signs of illness so many people assume that ... Read more
Using cannabis or marijuana for medicinal purposes is a hot topic right now among patients and health practitioners. It’s regularly touted as a pain reliever for many chronic illnesses, including inflammatory bowel ... Read more
In this very informative video from Ostomy Lifestyle Films, Helen Bracey, a helpline services manager, explains all the various components of the digestive system and what they do when they’re healthy. ... Read more
Signs are appearing outside restrooms in the United Kingdom to advise members of the public that not all disabilities are visible. MORE: Can cannabis help with your inflammatory bowel disease symptoms? ... Read more
The number of children under the age of five who are being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is rising in Canada. MORE: What is pediatric inflammatory bowel ... Read more
There are many things that only a woman who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will experience. Some are amusing, some are frustrating and some are just plain annoying. How many ... Read more
In this video from Gut Instinct, Loïs explains Crohn’s disease for those who have heard of the disease but don’t know all the details. MORE: Ten interesting facts and stats about Crohn’s disease. She ... Read more
