5 Tips for Living with a J-PouchLast week, I reached a milestone in my ulcerative colitis treatment. I can officially say that I've been living with a relatively...reactions33comments
How Can IBD Affect Your Gums and Teeth?I recently had one of my semi-annual dentist appointments and was dismayed to hear that my gums had severely receded since my...reactions7comments
How a Lifestyle Change Saved My LifeIn the summer of 2013, I had just gotten out of the hospital for my 4th Crohn’s flare over two years. I...reactions5comments
Gluten and My GutFluffy, sugary goodness... It’s staring me right in the face during my first-period class. The box of Jolly Pirate Donuts sits before...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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
Can Biologics Change Your Periods?Today I wanted to share a personal post about my experience with a changed menstrual cycle since I started Humira (also called...reactions9comments
My First Humira HangoverUsually, I aim for my blog posts to be full of tips and words of wisdom - but today, I'm actually turning...reactions23comments
Horrific Period Pain With Crohn’sUs women can all agree, that whether you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, our symptoms love to ramp up during our...reactionscomments
Pop Quiz! Test Your IBD KnowledgeHow well do you know the ins and outs of inflammatory bowel disease? Whether you're a seasoned veteran or newly diagnosed, we...reactionscomments
Childhood Trauma and IBD: Is There a Connection?"What causes ulcerative colitis?" This question is most often asked when I explain my inflammatory bowel disease. Although no one can pinpoint...reactions9comments
Making the Most of Infusion DayThe first time I went to get a biologic infusion, my partner went with me. We had so much fun, we decided...reactions2comments
5 Tips to Make Your Infusion Day More EnjoyableGoing for your infusion every 4-8 weeks can be difficult to fit into your busy schedule. And, let's be honest, it is...reactionscomments
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?Remember when we were in college or just starting out in our career and people would ask, "Where do you see yourself...reactions1comment
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
