Combating Colitis with Canasa: My Experience"Flare" means "a sudden burst of bright flame" or "to burn with a sudden intensity." But for those like me, "flare" describes...reactions3comments
I Suppose It's Time for My First Suppository...After finding rectal inflammation during a recent colonoscopy, I had the feeling my doctor would bring up adding suppositories to my UC...reactions1comment
Why I Love Rectal MedicationsThe first time I started taking rectal medications I used to go to the pharmacy and fill my whole backpack with boxes...reactionscomments
Tips for Dealing with Oral Symptoms and Crohn'sHave you ever dealt with mouth sores during a Crohn's flare? Or perhaps inflamed gums? How about just overall soreness of the mouth? Teeth sensitivity...reactions20comments
Overdoing It With IBDRecently, I wrote what it was like house hunting, during a pandemic, with IBD. I also wrote an article about planning for...reactionscomments
You May Get Nauseous Reading This OneMy experience with nausea is pretty extensive, so I figured I could dedicate an entire conversation to this topic alone. Nausea, to...reactionscomments
What Will My UC Be Like on My Wedding Day?There I was, my hair curled, my make-up done, smiling brightly as my mom and future mother-in-law zipped up my dress. My...reactions3comments
Trying a New Medication: Will It Work for My UC Flare?Another flare. Another drug. It's the cyclical nature of life with IBD. After years of remission, I have returned to the land...reactionscomments
How to Be a Supportive Partner to Someone with IBDMy husband and I have been married for 5 years, been together for 9, and we met just 3 weeks after my...reactions7comments
My Crohn's Disease Diet: Consistency vs. BoredomWhen I began struggling with symptoms of Crohn's disease 11 years ago, I instantly realized that avoiding trigger foods and drinks gave...reactions3comments
Tell Us About Your IBD SymptomsWhen it comes to IBD, there's one thing we know for sure: The symptoms are rough. But when it comes to each...reactions5comments
Why Am I Avoiding My GI?It wasn't long ago that my GI was basically on my speed dial. Whenever I had a health issue, the first call...reactions7comments
Faking Being Well With Crohn'sWhen you suffer from a Crohn's diagnosis or any chronic illness for that matter, we are masters at faking being well. That's...reactions2comments
This or That: Crohn's and UC EditionSome people experience this, others experience that. Tell us know more about your IBD by answering the questions below! Both conditions affect...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia and IBD: What's the Connection?It's no surprise that when it comes to inflammatory bowel disease, we are at more risk of experiencing other chronic conditions. One...reactionscomments
Feeling Stuck in the MuckThis has been a really hard season for my IBD. I've been having flare-like symptoms, but they've been associated with other health...reactionscomments
Grieving Comorbidities With IBDIt seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of...reactionscomments
Let's Talk SIBOSIBO is the acronym for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, something commonly experienced by those with Crohn's, yet often misdiagnosed or overlooked. SIBO...reactions5comments
Honoring Myself in My Ulcerative Colitis JourneyWhen I first noticed the bleeding, I was 20 years old and convinced everything would work itself out. At that age, it...reactions9comments
The Stomach Flu Plus Crohn’s: A Story of Severe DehydrationBecause I am immuno-compromised, viruses attack my body much differently than other people. Combine my suppressed immune system with the fact that I...reactions3comments
