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.
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Why You Should Ask for a Treat-to-Target Approach for Your UC
This relatively new, proactive treatment option for ulcerative colitis may lead to the lasting relief you want.
Should You Take an Antidepressant for Crohn’s?
Chronic conditions aren’t just physical ailments—discover what to do when Crohn’s creeps into your mind.
10 Reasons to Join a Crohn’s Support Group Now
Living with Crohn’s can be a tough experience—not to mention lonely. Connecting with others going through the same experience could be the extra support you need.
Crohn's Got You Feeling Low? Here's How to Clear Your Mind
It’s easy to feel trapped in the chronic disease feedback loop. Here’s how to make a fresh start.
5 Things You Need to Know About GI Psychologists
Thinking of seeing a GI psychologist, but fuzzy on what they do? We break it all down here.
8 Must-Meet TikTokkers Who Post on Crohn’s Disease
These young people—including a dancing doctor!—have fun and crush stigmas as they educate others on life with an IBD.
The Possible Genetic Clue to Your Crohn’s Disease
Learn how the interplay between a mutated NOD2 gene and unchecked gut bacteria may be the cause of your IBD.
Your Fall Food and Drink Guide for Ulcerative Colitis
By planning ahead with a little know-how, you can enjoy an autumn feast that won’t trigger your UC symptoms.
10 Tips on Handling Life's Uncertainties With UC
Perhaps the biggest challenge with ulcerative colitis is the unknown. Here’s how to navigate those curve balls like a champ.
I Think I Have IBD—Now What?
Figuring out if you have inflammatory bowel disease is the first step—what to do comes next. Relax, we've got your game plan!
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.