Before and After: The Pictures We Don't Want You To SeeAsk anyone who's been on high doses of prednisone for any given time, and I guarantee you they won't brag about how...reactions1comment
My Comfort Items For Crohn's FlaresUsually, I spend my sick Crohn's days in the spring and fall wrapped up in a blanket on my front porch, just...reactions3comments
When Switching Doctors: How to Handle Your Records & New IntakeEvery year, many Americans are forced to change insurance companies. Sometimes you are forced to change your care providers and specialists because...reactions1comment
By My Side Through It All: Chronic Illness and Our PetsWith Crohn's and ulcerative colitis comes pain, sickness, flares, and so many emotions. Through all of my difficult health struggles, having my...reactionscomments
Gastroparesis and IBD – An Unlucky ComboSince getting my PICC line and coming off total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in June, my body has been declining rapidly. I’ve chosen...reactions1comment
Having an Answer to “What Can I Do to Help You?"There are a lot of times someone with IBD might be laid up in bed because of a flare, recouping from surgery...reactions6comments
Things We'd Like to HearSo often, we see infographics and articles that tell loved ones of those with illness what NOT to say. I've got some...reactions1comment
IBD Is Time Consuming and It SucksLiving with chronic illness sucks. Over the last 16 years living with IBD, I can't even count the number of times I...reactions10comments
Crohn's Disease of the VulvaIn the last few articles (What Women Should Know About Living with IBD, and Crohn's Disease in Your Where?), we've talked about...reactions19comments
Thrush in IBD PatientsThrush, or oral candida, can be awful. It hurts to swallow, it feels like you’re choking, and it limits what you’re able...reactions1comment
Should I Be Taking Biologics When I Have an Infection?Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my point of view reflects what rheumatologists and gastroenterologists have advised me in the...reactionscomments
Grieving Comorbidities With IBDIt seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of...reactionscomments
IBD-Friendly Shrimp Tacos With a TwistRecently for Cinco de Mayo, I wanted to get a little more creative with my recipes. To prepare, I made a few...reactionscomments
Ice Pops for NauseaBefore we get started, it's important to remember that ingredients can be easily substituted. We all have different triggers and preferences. If...reactionscomments
Gut-Friendly Egg BakeLately, this has been a simple, go-to recipe that our family has been using that is gut-friendly when I've been flaring. Eggs...reactionscomments
IBD-Friendly Frozen Yogurt BitesI suppose you could really make your own yogurt for this recipe in your Instant Pot, as I’m seeing so many people...reactionscomments
Low-Roughage Italian Rotini Pasta SaladI love this pasta salad and it pairs well with something like chicken and a bowl of fruit. Sometimes I like to...reactions1comment
Ginger & Fruit PopsiclesHaving a bad nausea day? Having a hard time hydrating when you really don’t feel like drinking much because you feel bloated...reactionscomments
Low Residue Fruit Pizza TartsEver just get a taste for something special but don't know when to make it? How about now! Don't wait! These Low...reactionscomments
Instant Pot Pulled ChickenIn a hurry? Cook in your Instant Pot! Not so much & just want to slow cook or bake your chicken in...reactionscomments
