Living With a Fistula in the Summer MonthsFistulas are a common part of living with IBD. It's thought about one-third of people with Crohn's will develop a fistula at some point. Summer months can be particularly difficult... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Weird Reaction to an Iron InfusionRecently, I went in for an iron infusion, as I always have issues with iron deficiency anemia. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease back in 2011 and have had so many... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Gift and Curse of PrednisoneUp until recently, I have been lucky to have experienced a long period of clinical remission from my ulcerative colitis symptoms. After an initial hospitalization with my first flare, my... By Christal Davis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Doing a Stool Test at HomeI have to make an assumption here: no one likes doing a stool test at home. Unfortunately, I've had to do them many times in order to collect a sample... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
With Crohn's, Healing Is Not LinearRecently, I wrote an article updating my current health and it was not good. I had been on the upward trajectory for about 3 solid months, where I had put on... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Crohn's + Perianal Disease: A Literal Pain In the ButtI, like most with IBD, experience a number of secondary problems related to the ongoing challenge of living with Crohn's or colitis. The 2 that stand out the most for... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
15 Questions & Answers on Living With Ulcerative ColitisFor anyone new to this site, and perhaps new to living with ulcerative colitis entirely – you might be wondering more about your own diagnosis or maybe the diagnosis of... By Traci Musick-Shaffer6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What I Eat and Drink During the Summer With Crohn’sToday is one of the hottest days in the UK but we still have many weeks of summer ahead of us. I have often shared recipes and useful foods that... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Life on the Toilet: Oh, the Bore of the BathroomWith IBD, it's pretty much inevitable we're going to spend significant periods of time on the toilet. Sometimes it can drive you nuts! Talk about repetitive. The same routine over... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Focusing on Safe Foods Instead of Triggers"Make sure you avoid stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, unnatural sugars, cruciferous vegetables, anything with a peel, bubbly drinks, dairy in all forms, and more," I was told when I was... By Eshani Agrawal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bottom Line, I Need my Crohn’s Medicine. Bottom line, I need my Crohn's medicine. Before the pandemic, I would call CVS and they fill it right away. I would go pick it up and 20 minutes later... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips for Dealing With a Bad Mood During a FlareI don't know about you, but when I am flaring, I am in a horrible mood. I need my space because I am grumpy and miserable, so don't expect sunshine and... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
UC Plus Relationships: Worrying I’m Not Doing EnoughAs many of us in a relationship know, it's important to split the labor of running a household when you're in a committed partnership. The to-do list for cleaning, cooking... By Eshani Agrawal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Advice on Medication? Our Bodies Are All Different.I run an online Facebook group for people with IBD, and one of the most popular topics is new treatments. Understandably, people want to know what to expect if they've... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Explaining Your Dietary Restrictions to OthersI used to be the Crohn's patient who boasted that, despite having Crohn's, I could eat and drink anything I wanted without any negative side effects. However, that all changed... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Shadowy Companion Called "Flare""I really hate messaging you this today, but is there any way you can get my first 3 classes covered? I'm having a BAD colitis flare and can't leave the... By Traci Musick-Shaffer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When It’s Time to Come Off HumiraI have often blogged about my Humira diaries and today it is time for another Humira update: according to my doctors, it's time to come off Humira. I have been... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why I Hated the Copper IUD as a UC SuffererRecently, I switched birth control methods from the pill to the IUD. The switch was mainly because of my blood clot, which had been caused by my UC flare. Doctors... By Eshani Agrawal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Far Would You Travel for the Best GI Care?I grew up in a small town just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania until I moved to Philadelphia for college in 2004, and have been a resident of the City of... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Hygiene and IBDSleep hygiene. Why does it matter, and what does it actually involve? When I first heard the term sleep hygiene, I assumed it was referring to things we actually know... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments