4 Essential Items in My Crohn's JourneyHaving Crohn's disease is no easy journey. The endless symptoms and mental battles can be taxing on even the strongest of us. But...reactions6comments
When a Rise in Temps Means a Rise in SymptomsWe all get flares from time to time throughout the year, sometimes more than we would like, but have you ever noticed...reactions4comments
Low-Residue Recipes"Low-residue"? What's that? The low-residue diet limits the intake of foods that are high in fiber, particularly insoluble fiber. The purpose of...reactions2comments
Gluten-Free RecipesLiving with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis often comes with food sensitivities. Eating certain things – whether it's spicy food, nuts, or...reactionscomments
Embracing the 2 Different Types of Self-CareI recently found myself presented with the perfect opportunity for a self-care day. My partner was hosting an old college friend at...reactionscomments
When You Fail a Medicine... AgainFailing a medication is always a hard blow to deal with. When you first try a new drug, you think that this could...reactions9comments
Sitting for Long Periods of Time With IBDRecently, I had to go to the salon to get my hair cut. It took about 3 hours. That meant 3 whole hours...reactions6comments
Crohn's and Body ImageI turned 55 last month and June marked my 35th year with a Crohn's diagnosis. It might say 55 on my drivers...reactions9comments
Pivotal Moments of Self-AdvocacyRecently I was trying to think about 1 pivotal moment in my life that was impacted by Crohn's disease and shaped me...reactionscomments
What Pisses You Off the Most About Crohn's Disease?Not a lot of things about Crohn's are consistent. But what is something we can all count on Crohn's to be? It's...reactions9comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But...reactions3comments
Drinking Alcohol vs. Ulcerative Colitis"Ohhh... my gut!" My adult son was visiting one weekend. He made this exclamation after waking from our evening spent catching up...reactions8comments
Can You Thrive With Crohn's Disease?It has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I look back at all I have been through with this...reactions4comments
"No Pants Day"? That Could Be a Problem with Ulcerative ColitisAre you ready to drop your drawers? Kick your knickers to the curb? Could you parade around in panties at the workplace?...reactionscomments
Suffering from Crohn’s DepressionContent note:The content includes information related to mental and emotional distress. Despite normally being happy and optimistic, every now and then the...reactions5comments
The Promise of Science: New Treatments for Crohn's and UCThrough the 13 years of living with Crohn's disease and the many years of experience I have been a part of the...reactions3comments
Handling "Regular People" Sickness as an IBDerGiven that living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can truly wreak havoc on all aspects of a person's body and life, I...reactions1comment
How I Started Using Essential Oils For My Crohn'sIt wasn't until I got involved in social media that I realized how polarizing essential oils can be when it comes to...reactions13comments
10 Things To Do On Bed RestBeing on bed rest is never fun. It can be long, dreary, and time-consuming. With ulcerative colitis, we can find ourselves on...reactions1comment
Disney with A DisabilityMy boyfriend, me, and our friend at Disney. All of us have Crohn's. We all have different ways in which Crohn's disease...reactions1comment
