tips

April 4, 2019April 3, 2019

Following an IBD Diagnosis, Knowledge Is Power

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

Hearing that IBD diagnosis can cause a whirlwind of emotions. If you’ve recently been diagnosed, you might initially feel anxious due to the reality and uncertainty of living with a chronic ... Read more

July 23, 2018July 19, 2018

What to Expect When PICC Lines and Midlines Are Placed

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

In my last column, I reviewed the different types of IV access available when you’re a hard stick for traditional IVs. I’ve had them all and will share my experiences about ... Read more

July 20, 2018July 19, 2018

Nausea and Vomiting with Crohn’s Disease and IBD

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis symptoms and treatment side effects lead to larger problems, such as nausea and vomiting. With IBD, nausea and vomiting are not uncommon, but they can become ... Read more

January 12, 2018January 10, 2018

Working With Crohn’s Disease and IBD

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

If you suffer from Crohn’s disease, you may or may not still be working a typical full-time job. Some IBD sufferers may have complications that prevent them from working the ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 3, 2017

Crohn’s and Constipation

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Crohn’s disease often is viewed as a “bathroom disease,” because having frequent bathroom trips is associated with Crohn’s. That is not always the case for those suffering with this debilitating ... Read more

August 15, 2017August 18, 2017

Tips on Becoming an Empowered Patient

Chronically Strong - a column by Shawntel Bethea, Columns, Crohn's Disease

Dealing with any chronic condition such as IBD can be daunting. Simple, everyday tasks can feel impossible, especially during a flare. Although it may be hard, we must learn how ... Read more