With Crohn's Disease, the Smallest Tasks can be Huge AccomplishmentsWhat is your biggest accomplishment? For me, some days just taking a shower feels like running a marathon. During times in my life where my Crohn’s disease has been severe...Bookmark for later
What to do when people say 'I have Crohn's too!'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...Bookmark for later
Need a Manicure? How Crohn's Disease Affects Your NailsI'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...Bookmark for later
You Don’t Have Crohn’s? Then Keep Your Comments to Yourself!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...Bookmark for later
Weird, Not-So-Talked-About Crohn’s SymptomsCrohn'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...Bookmark for later
Not Your Typical Crohn's FlareI have had MANY Crohn's flares, yet no 2 have been alike. And, furthermore, they did not reveal themselves as a "typical" Crohn’s flare. While most people experience extreme stomach...Bookmark for later
Public BathroomsWe’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...Bookmark for later
What Do You Wish More People Understood About IBD?No, IBD is not IBS. No, I will not suddenly "get better." No, changing my diet will not make it go away. When it comes to Crohn's and colitis, it...Bookmark for later
5 Ways to Help Navigate Public Restrooms during a Crohn’s FlareWe’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...Bookmark for later
What’s It Like to Experience an IBD Flare?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...Bookmark for later
Can a good night sleep actually help your Crohn's Disease?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...Bookmark for later
The Best Hack I Discovered While Experiencing a Crohn’s FlareOne 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...Bookmark for later
Acid Reflux and Crohn's DiseaseIf having Crohn's disease isn't bad enough, lots of us struggle with other digestive symptoms alongside it. For me, one of these is acid reflux: categorised by burping and a...Bookmark for later
8 Tips to Start Running With Crohn's DiseaseStudies 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...Bookmark for later
Deciding To Get Ostomy SurgeryAlmost everyone, I think, eventually needs to make the decision for surgery no matter what it is. Sometimes it's an easy decision, sometimes it's hard, and sometimes it’s made for...Bookmark for later
