Living with Crohn's Disease

When you feel alone with your illness, there's often nothing better than speaking to someone who gets it. But Crohn's still is a relatively rare disease; meaning the chances of...

I've always had long, strong, and healthy nails but only recently have I noticed they've changed. Part of this has been from low ferritin since having my son but my...

Unless you’ve been through it yourself, or are a caregiver for someone who’s suffering, you have no idea what it’s like living with Crohn’s. So much happens behind the scenes...

Crohn’s disease, as those of us know all too well, doesn’t just affect the digestive system. Because the digestive system is the mecca for health in our bodies, when it...

I have had MANY Crohn’s flares, yet no two have been alike. And, furthermore, they did not reveal themselves as a “typical” Crohn’s flare. While most people experience extreme stomach...

We’ve all had our public bathroom horror stories. One that came to mind, recently, was a few years ago, when I was using the bathroom at an ancient diner in...

I recently wrote about my Crohn’s disease and the way the seasonal changes affect me. While I was describing the pattern of my disease, I used a phrase that made...

We’ve all been there. You are out in a public place, be it a restaurant or amusement park and the urgency hits you hard. The panic sets in and the first...

When a loved one or friend says they're "flaring", you may wonder what they mean. You may question how serious it is, how painful it is or what this means...

A good night sleep can be hard to find these days, with everything open 24/7 and the constant lure of our phones and streaming devices. With Crohn's or colitis, things...

One of the most common side effects of having a Crohn’s or UC flare is dehydration. Since we are constantly using the bathroom or throwing up, it is easy to...

You aren’t alone if you are struggling to gain weight, I’m right there with you. It’s such a strange thing because as a female, being skinny in our society is...

Studies have shown that exercise may impact the development and course of IBD.1 However, there are many barriers around it. Lots of us worry about the impact exercise could have...

Switching doctors can be stressful, so I’ve only done so when absolutely necessary. But over a 30-year period, I’ve had four gastroenterologists, five if you count the doctor who treated...