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Turns out, a colostomy bag isn't a hurdle to your favorite water activities. Get all the tips and tricks on how to stay comfortable in the water while ensuring your bag remains properly sealed, here. 👉

Can You Swim With a Colostomy Bag? Swimming with an ostomy requires a waterproof pouch, proper sealing, and precaution against leaks. Learn more about how to prepare!

Could relief be just around the corner for those with IBD? New discoveries in medicine offer promising treatments that could soon turn the tide for those living with conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dive into the full story here and learn how this scientific breakthrough could lead us down a new path to healing and hope: https://bit.ly/3RlTnbX

This New Research Discovery Could Change the Future of IBD Treatment In identifying a key pathway to inflammation, researchers believe they may also have unlocked a new road to relief.

Crohn's disease and arthritis may be two separate battles, but they share a common cause - immune system dysfunction. If you've noticed inflammation in your gut and joints, you aren't alone. Here's what you can do if both your gut and joints are inflamed. https://bit.ly/3xTD27f

Crohn’s Disease and Arthritis: What’s the Connection? Crohn’s disease and arthritis are linked through immune system dysfunction, causing inflammation in the gut and joints.

Chealynn Feaster shares some of her best lifestyle tweaks in hopes that if you’ve recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s, some of them might work for you, too.

The Best Lifestyle Changes I’ve Made for My Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s advocate and columnist Chealynn Feaster shares the habits that have made the biggest difference in her health with this inflammatory bowel disease.

Did you know sleep problems could be tied to your IBS? Nearly half of people suffering from IBS experience sleep challenges. Let’s take a more detailed look and see what the research says about IBS and sleep.

How to Sleep Better With IBS Poor sleep can worsen IBS symptoms. Stress and disrupted sleep may trigger flare-ups, impacting the gut.

LGBTQ+ individuals who are living with face a multitude of challenges, like the lack of compassion and information from providers. Make your voices heard and take this quick survey from our friends at CreakyJoints.

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Rock bottom for Brian Greenberg was recovering from Crohn’s surgery in his parents’ house in his 30s, thinking there had to be more to his life than this. Here’s how triathlon training turned everything around.

From Ostomy to Triathlon: How This Man Gained Back Control Brian Greenberg shares how training for triathlons has helped him on his Crohn's journey.

Exciting developments in stem cell therapy could revolutionize treatment for ulcerative colitis. Researchers are optimistic about its potential to transform the way we approach inflammatory bowel diseases.

Stem Cell Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis Stem cells offer potential treatment for ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, by regenerating damaged tissue.

Our friends at CreakyJoints are conducting this survey to help improve inflammatory bowel disease care for you and other LGBTQ+ people - please take a couple minutes to complete the survey, and stay tuned for a whole series supporting the LGBTQ+ and IBD communities in June.

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Let's talk about pseudopolyps - they may sound a bit alarming, but they're actually quite normal. Here, we'll explore the link between pseudopolyps and ulcerative colitis, shedding light on their occurrence and impact on your digestive tract. https://bit.ly/3vgNuF8

Pseodopolyps and Ulcerative Colitis: What's the Connection? Pseudopolyps are non-cancerous growths that form in the colon as a result of chronic inflammation, often seen in conditions like ulcerative colitis.

The popular anti-inflammatory eating plan, Paleo diet, has been linked to various health benefits, but whether it can play a helpful role in managing ulcerative colitis isn’t clear. Check of the benefits and drawbacks.

Can the Paleo Diet Help You Manage UC? Paleo diet for ulcerative colitis: Focuses on whole, unprocessed foods, avoiding grains, dairy, and processed sugars to reduce inflammation.

Joint pain is far more common than many people realize when it comes to ulcerative colitis. As many as 30% of people with UC and Crohn’s disease experience arthritis or inflammation of the joints. Here, experts break down the ways ulcerative colitis and joint pain are related.

Ulcerative Colitis and Joint Pain: What's the Connection? Ulcerative colitis joint pain is due to inflammation. Immune system activation may affect joints, causing discomfort in addition to digestive symptoms.

Dealing with ulcerative colitis may increase your chances of anemia, especially if your isn't properly managed. This might lead to feelings of weakness, fatigue, dizziness, or shortness of breath. The good news is that with the right treatment, experts say the issue can be easily addressed. Find out more about why it occurs and what steps you can take to manage it.

Ulcerative Colitis Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Anemia in ulcerative colitis can lead to reduced red blood cell production and iron deficiency. Learn more.

When you have Crohn's disease snacks can play a crucial role in keeping your energy up, especially if your appetite has taken a nose dive or you’ve lost weight without trying. Here, experts share their guidelines for choosing foods that will give you the nutrition you need without aggravating your Crohn’s disease, plus four recipes to try. https://bit.ly/42XLZb2

Crohn’s Friendly Snacks: Full List of Delicious, Healthy Options Crohn’s friendly snacks are easy-to-digest options that won’t aggravate symptoms. See the full list.

About 33% of Crohn’s patients will develop a fistula at some point in their lives, according to Crohn's & Colitis UK. Fistulas can be uncomfortable as well as dangerous, but gastroenterologists who treat people with Crohn’s disease are well-versed in how to manage them. Here, we'll dive into the causes, symptoms, and treatment of fistula in Crohn's disease.

Fistula in Crohn’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Fistula in Crohn’s Disease is an abnormal connection between organs in Crohn’s disease. Learn more.

Living with a chronic condition like Crohn's disease can have immense costs - not just financially, but physically and emotionally as well. Columnist Chealynn Feaster opens up about the challenges she faces as she navigates through the difficult journey of managing her condition.

The Cost of Crohn’s This incurable disease often comes with the inability to hold down a full-time job to cover medical bills and other expenses. Our columnist shares what that’s like.

This is how the community of microorganisms living in your gut works to help you digest your food, generate nutrients, boost your immune system, alleviate inflammation, and oversee other functions, like appetite and mood regulation. Learn more about this powerful ecosystem and where research on it is headed.

Get to Know Your Gut Microbiome The gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms in our digestive tract crucial role to our well-being.

We’re here to help you understand when your doctor might prescribe a steroid to squash your ulcerative colitis and why you shouldn’t use them long term.

The Role of Steroids in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Steroids are used to reduce inflammation in ulcerative colitis, helping to control symptoms and more. But they are meant for short-term use only.

One man shares the highs and lows of living with Crohn’s disease for years, plus what has surprised him most about how he’s handled his journey through flares, surgeries, and so much more. https://bit.ly/48VJMiM

What Having Crohn’s Has Taught Me About Myself Brian Greenberg was diagnosed with this type of IBD as a child. The road hasn’t been easy since then, but his life has been great.

New Year, new habits for managing ! If you're looking to make positive changes for a better life with ulcerative colitis our experts and patients have shared their valuable tips to help you navigate this journey. From lifestyle changes to expert guidance, these habits can make a real difference.

New Habits to Start a New Year With UC The patient- and clinician-sourced tips can help you make some lifestyle changes for better living with ulcerative colitis.

Discover gentle activities that can benefit your body and mind, even with ulcerative colitis. Here, experts recommend simple steps to incorporate movement into your routine, regardless of the challenges you may face.
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Simple Steps for Getting more Exercise With Ulcerative Colitis Physical therapists suggest small ways to add in movement, even when your symptoms make it hard.

Check out Maggie Tretton's incredible journey as she battled 's disease since the tender age of 8. After years of struggle, she finally found answers and fought back. Swipe through to read her inspiring story! https://bit.ly/42afFl0

We want to hear from you! To help us shed light on the unique challenges you face, our friends at the Global Healthy Living Foundation are inviting members of the LGBTQ+ community with IBD to share their experiences by taking this brief survey.

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Finding your confidence and speaking up about your 's disease is important when discussing it with your doctor. Knowing your rights and preparing ahead of time can help you feel more comfortable during these conversations. Check out our expert tips to ensure your voice is heard.

How to Speak Up About Your Crohn’s Knowing your rights and preparing ahead of time can help you find your confidence when it comes to talking with your doctor about your IBD.

Evidence suggests that in at least one Swiss study, about one in five people with ulcerative colitis felt coffee had an adverse effect on their symptoms. So, should you or shouldn’t you? We went to top gastroenterologists to get the bottom line. When it comes to drinking coffee when you have UC, here’s what the experts told us.

Can Coffee Cause a UC Flare? Your favorite morning pick-me-up might have a bigger influence on your chronic condition than you think. Here’s what the experts have to say.

Ah, family. You love them, but sometimes they can be difficult to deal with — despite their best intentions. And when you're living with a illness like ulcerative colitis that can involve difficult physical symptoms, you may need to navigate family relationships differently, too. Here, learn how to recognize some ways your family may be interfering with your healing and how you can compensate and set boundaries.

Ulcerative Colitis: How Family Can Harm Healing Learn how to manage family expectations and set boundaries when managing UC, from getting the best support and care to putting your needs first.

Discover the essential knowledge every woman with UC should have about how their IBD can impact their health. Dr. Jason Schairer, a renowned gastroenterologist, reveals crucial information for women living with ulcerative colitis. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3HuezXH.

Women and Ulcerative Colitis: 10 Things You Should Know Jason Schairer, M.D., a gastroenterologist, shares key facts women with UC should know about how their IBD may affect women’s health.

Many people with ulcerative colitis avoid certain nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains because these can worsen symptoms. If that’s you, consider incorporating calcium, iron, vitamin B12, Omega 3, probiotics, and vitamin D into your diet. Save this post and try incorporating these supplements to your diet!
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Approximately 10% of those with ulcerative colitis also have eye pain, vision problems, light sensitivity, and, in rare cases, permanent vision loss when either their UC or the related eye condition is left untreated. Learn more about the common eye conditions associated with UC. https://bit.ly/3vCSMuf

Ulcerative Colitis and Eye Health: What You Need to Know Ulcerative colitis (UC) and other irritable bowel diseases (IBD) cause inflammation in your digestive track, but they can also affect other parts of our body, including your eyes. Here are the most common eye conditions associated with ulcerative colitis, plus the best thing you can do to protect yo...

“People would always tell me, ‘You don’t look sick,’ thinking it was a compliment. My outsides didn’t always show how bad I really felt.” Here, watch how Sydney Morgan—an actress, model, and content creator with millions of followers uses her social medial platform to promote a positive message about living with ulcerative colitis.

She’s Bringing Visibility to a Hidden Condition Diagnosed as a teen, Sydney Morgan is using her social media platform to promote a positive message about living with ulcerative colitis.