My Favorite DayMy favorite day is a day some would consider the most difficult. Some would honestly dread my favorite day, but I love...reactions7comments
The Extreme IBD Fatigue That Comes With a Holiday HangoverOh, the joy of the festive season! Honestly, I do love it, but at the same time, wow... This year truly wore...reactions1comment
My Tips for Getting Gassy at WorkWe know that Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are very unpredictable. You never know when it is going to start up. With my...reactions1comment
The Social Impact of Living With IBDI was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when I was 21 years old. In some ways, I am lucky in that I did not...reactionscomments
RIP Deductible: January 1 HurtsFor those of us with chronic illnesses like inflammatory bowel disease, the end of the year is also the end of the...reactions5comments
Tackling a Post-Holiday Flare-UpIt's January, the start of a new year, and, unfortunately for me and many others, the start of a flare-up too. Each...reactionscomments
IBD Travel Comfort Pack GiveawayThe IBD Travel Comfort Pack Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Cramped airplane seats, less-than-pleasant restrooms, and a whole...reactionscomments
What's the Root Cause of My Crohn's Disease?Wow, I wish I knew the answer to this question. Does anyone know the answer to this question? That's something I think...reactions4comments
Speeding to a Restroom: The Struggle of Driving During a UC Flare"Hey, listen to this!" My husband was reading headlines on the internet while I made us breakfast the other morning: "Man drove...reactions5comments
What To Eat During an IBD FlareThe other day I had a vexing Crohn's episode. Countless trips to the bathroom. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Exhaustion. While I’ve since improved...reactions17comments
Ulcerative Colitis and Skin ConditionsUlcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is caused by the body's...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease and Skin ConditionsThough Crohn's disease mainly affects the digestive tract, it often comes with conditions that affect other areas of the body. Around 40...reactions3comments
Social Outings, Restaurants, Crohn's, and Supportive FriendsIf you have Crohn's disease, you likely already feel like social outings, going out with friends, sitting in restaurants, and participating in...reactions13comments
Just Because I Can Today Doesn't Mean I Can TomorrowHow often have you heard this? "Why can't you come out THIS time?" "Maybe you need to go get a second opinion?"...reactions3comments
How to Support Someone with UC or Crohn's This DecemberWhen a friend or loved one is diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease, it can be challenging to know what to say...reactionscomments
The Up-and-Down, Up-and-Down Dance of PrednisoneAt some point in your IBD journey you will need to embrace the world of pharmaceuticals from 5-ASAs to immunomodulators, biologics to...reactions8comments
Why I See a Therapist About My Ulcerative ColitisMost of us have heard of the "mind-body connection," a term often used to remind people that their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and...reactions3comments
What Was Your Worst Flare Ever?Flares: doubled-over, balled-up, all-consuming flares. The worst symptoms of Crohn's and colitis flare-ups can come in many forms – pain, fatigue, nausea...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Be Happy With Ulcerative Colitis?When I read comments posted on social media about living with ulcerative colitis, I see many people sharing their pain, despair, and...reactionscomments
Explaining IBD to Family or FriendsI'm sure most of us have felt the frustration (and annoyance) of family and friends just not getting it when it comes...reactions5comments
