Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Get information about living with IBD, including patient stories, expert information on treatment, lifestyle and nutrition tips, and more.
Foods to Avoid With Ulcerative Colitis
Avoiding these foods are key to enjoying a balanced diet with UC.
Will My Chronic Illness Ruin My Wedding Day?
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9 Instagrammers With Crohn's Disease You'll Love
Looking to add some IBD inspo to your Insta feed? Follow this diverse group of Crohnies who are sharing the raw and real sides of living with a chronic illness.
Tips for Parents of Kids With Ulcerative Colitis
After your child is diagnosed with IBD, you may feel guilty. But it’s not your fault. Here’s how to support them.
Life as a Black Woman With Crohn's
This Crohn’s disease advocate shares her experience with a chronic condition and her fight against racial injustice.
Stress-Free Ways to Travel With Crohn's
Before you hit the road or head to the airport, follow these steps to make your trip a success.
9 Ways to Prepare for an Ulcerative Colitis Flare
You can't always predict when your ulcerative colitis symptoms will come roaring back, but you can be ready when they do.
Got UC? What You Should Know About Fecal Transplants
Everything you (n)ever wanted to know about using (yes) poop to treat ulcerative colitis.
A Surprising Link Between Multiple Chronic Illnesses
New research suggests that people who have inflammatory bowel disease or diabetes may have a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Find out what we know about the connection so far, and what you can do to lower your odds of developing RA.
Self-Care Tips for Crohn’s Disease Flares
Diarrhea and gut pain are common when you have Crohn’s. These strategies will help you fight back when a flare strikes.
8 Surprising Ways Crohn’s Affects Your Body
You think Crohn's disease is all about your GI tract (and it kind of is). But symptoms can pop up in other unexpected places.
The Real Deal With UC Supplements
Do they work? Is it all hype? We asked the experts for the bottom line on easing UC symptoms with supplements.
Meet the Experts
Mandy Patterson
Patient ExpertMandy is a patient expert living with ulcerative colitis. She’s a full-time technical writer and writing instructor and serves on the board of directors for Girls With Guts.
Brian Greenberg
Patient AdvocateBrian Greenberg is an IBD patient living with Crohn’s disease and an ostomy. He is the founder of the Intense Intestines Foundation.
Jennifer Mitchell Wilson
B.S. Dietetics, Dietitian, Health ProfessionalJennifer is a dietitian with a passion for educating and empowering families on their journey through illness.