Living

"Hey, listen to this!" My husband was reading headlines on the internet while I made us breakfast the other morning: "Man drove more than 100 mph because passenger 'had to...

This is the final part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. The series has focused on the raw and honest thoughts that...

Probiotics can be a controversial topic in the IBD community. Can they actually help conditions like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? Well, the science is mixed. There is some evidence that...

Did you ever notice that whenever the slightest thing feels off in our bodies, we automatically think the worst? Despite feeling this way before – fatigue, muscle aches, urgency –...

When you have Crohn's, there are a multitude of symptoms that one can have. This can range from sores in your mouth to sores on your feet. Yes, do you...

There are so many potential triggers for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, and one of these is alcohol. Whilst there's nothing to suggest alcohol consumption causes IBD, many patients report it makes...

I have been receiving medication infusions for my Crohn’s disease since the summer of 2016. At first, my infusions took place in the infusion room at my doctor's office, then...

When you're in a Crohn's flare, or nervous about an upcoming procedure, mediation can be quite helpful. It generally helps me relax. It also keeps me grounded. I like to...

As a public high school teacher, this past year has ranked as the most stressful one I’ve ever experienced in my 27-year career. Having an IBD on top of stress...

I can't help but wonder what my life might have been like if I didn't have ulcerative colitis. I think about all of the things that would have been different...

Chronic illness fatigue can have you questioning yourself and being unnecessarily harsh when you most need self-compassion. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints for people with ulcerative colitis...

I was never a fan of breakfast. I would just wait until lunch. I remember in high school, my teachers were always concerned that I was not eating breakfast. I...

The incidence of IBD in the general population is rising exponentially. According to the CDC, an estimated 3 million people suffered from IBD in the U.S. in 2015, which is...

I will never forget the feeling I had when my gastroenterologist said: “You have Crohn’s disease.”  I was 21 years old, extremely healthy up until that point, and had no...

It was recently brought to my attention that July is Disability Pride Month. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990...

As technology advances, the medical establishment keeps coming up with new ways to survey your gastrointestinal tract. This is an exciting time to be a patient with Crohn's or ulcerative...

If you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a bit more about the ongoing process of TPN...

Taking a nap may be the most pleasurable, simple luxury for those suffering from Crohn's or colitis. However, it may also be one of the biggest reasons for experiencing guilt...

You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here are some TPN questions answered for IBD patients...

Fluffy, sugary goodness... It’s staring me right in the face during my first-period class. The box of Jolly Pirate Donuts sits before me as a teenage boy begins his day...