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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See her storyShari Living with UC
See her storyChance Living with UC
See his storyGabriel Living with Crohn’s
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See her storyKeyla Living with Crohn’s and UC
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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 would fight for myself and be my own advocate. I would be me again. Because my illness isn’t who I am, it’s just one piece of my story.
Gabriel 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 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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Now I can stay active, feed myself nourishing foods, and invest all the time I was losing to a bathroom back into myself, my family, and my community.
Chance Living with UC
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I can’t always be physically prepared for flare-ups because they can seemingly happen overnight. But now I know how to be mentally prepared.
Lizzy Living with Crohn’s
See her story Now I can stay active, feed myself nourishing foods, and invest all the time I was losing to a bathroom back into myself, my family, and my community.
Chance Living with UC
See his story I would fight for myself and be my own advocate. I would be me again. Because my illness isn’t who I am, it’s just one piece of my story.
Gabriel 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
See her story I can’t always be physically prepared for flare-ups because they can seemingly happen overnight. But now I know how to be mentally prepared.
Lizzy Living with Crohn’s
See her story 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
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
See her storyAna Living with Crohn’s
Shari Living with UC
Marilyn Living with Crohn’s
Lizzy Living with Crohn’s
Chance Living with UC
Keyla Living with Crohn’s and UC
Gabriel 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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Your CD/UC support guides
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with IBD for some time, these support guides offer information and resources to support you along the way.
Living with IBD Podcast
Listen in on real conversations that people with IBD are having. They could shed some light on what you’re going through.
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IBD and intimacy
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Spotify Apple PodcastsIBD Glossary
When it comes to living with IBD, knowledge is power—and there’s always more to learn. Check out our glossary for words and phrases to help you speak IBD.
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My IBD Symptom Tracker App
Track your symptoms and appointments. Get medication reminders. Find bathrooms when and where you need them. My IBD Symptom Tracker is all about getting you the resources you need.
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Your CD/UC support guides
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with IBD for some time, these support guides offer information and resources to support you along the way.
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