Navigating life
with IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can feel overwhelming. But you’re not alone. No matter where you are in your IBD journey, Living with IBD is here to help.

Marilyn Living with Crohn’s

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Ana Living with Crohn’s

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Shonda Living with Crohn’s and UC

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Shari Living with UC

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Wondering if you’re living with IBD?

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Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or looking for information?

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Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) or looking for information?

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IBD refers to a group of lifelong diseases that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The two main types are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s can affect any part of the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis only impacts the large intestine (colon and rectum).

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It (my UC) truly changed me into the strong confident woman I am today. I’m determined to do the best I can to help me. Bring on the next challenge!

Shari Living with UC

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I convinced myself I was fine and ignored that voice that said I wasn’t. Looking back, I wish I had listened instead.

Marilyn Living with Crohn’s

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It (my UC) truly changed me into the strong confident woman I am today. I’m determined to do the best I can to help me. Bring on the next challenge!

Shari Living with UC

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Learning how to be open and advocate for myself made a world of difference when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s

Shonda Living with UC and Crohn’s

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I was living to fight this condition. I thought if I kept doing more and working harder, then somehow, I wouldn’t have Crohn’s anymore.

Ana Living with Crohn’s

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Learning how to be open and advocate for myself made a world of difference when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s

Shonda Living with UC and Crohn’s

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Learning how to be open and advocate for myself made a world of difference when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s

Shonda Living with UC and Crohn’s

See her story
Learning how to be open and advocate for myself made a world of difference when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s

Shonda Living with UC and Crohn’s

See her story
I convinced myself I was fine and ignored that voice that said I wasn’t. Looking back, I wish I had listened instead.

Marilyn Living with Crohn’s

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I was living to fight this condition. I thought if I kept doing more and working harder, then somehow, I wouldn’t have Crohn’s anymore.

Ana Living with Crohn’s

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I convinced myself I was fine and ignored that voice that said I wasn’t. Looking back, I wish I had listened instead.

Marilyn Living with Crohn’s

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It (my UC) truly changed me into the strong confident woman I am today. I’m determined to do the best I can to help me. Bring on the next challenge!

Shari Living with UC

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Ana Living with Crohn’s

Shari Living with UC

Ana Living with Crohn’s

Marilyn Living with Crohn’s

Shari Living with UC

Marilyn Living with Crohn’s

Real people, real stories

Learning about IBD is important. So is understanding what it’s like to live with it. Hear from people about their own IBD experiences. Find out how they were diagnosed, what they do to help manage it, and how they found their own voice.

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