Living

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...

I have experienced sooo much pain over the years, thanks to ulcerative colitis. So much so, that I found myself learning to just function with it to a certain extent...

A lot of us patients with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis have to take a number of medications. When we are at home, it is easy to store them and stay...

A specialty pharmacy is an outfit that ships unique medicines such as biologic injectables to patients. In certain instances there are also specialty pharmacy retail locations where you can arrange...

Are you ready to drop your drawers? Kick your knickers to the curb? Could you parade around in panties at the workplace? For the adventurous types, "No Pants Day" is...

I don't think we talk about the impact that IBD has on sex often enough! So, what better time to start? There have been many periods in which I didn't...

We all know the comments. Comments like, "Should you really eat that?" or "You're sick again?" These phrases are all too familiar for people with ulcerative colitis, and they often...

I shared in the first part of this article about how my hormones have impacted my Crohn’s disease. From my monthly cycles, through trying to conceive, and after the birth...

It’s summertime and heading to the pool is all the rage. I live in Florida, so pool days are a way of life here. Most everyone has a pool in their backyard...

I live with Crohn's disease. And, on a typical day, I have 2-4 bowel movements, each requiring a couple of wipes at a minimum. Like many other Crohn's or ulcerative...

It’s no secret that nowadays there is an app for everything! And boy is it so true. So what applications are out there for Crohn’s disease? Well, actually there are a few...

I’ve had three Crohn's surgeries. This is before they could be done laparoscopically. So I have some decent abdominal scars. They have gotten much better with time, of course, but...

You may have read the title of this article and thought, "Just one relationship? So many of my relationships have been affected by Crohn's!" While that may be true, there...

I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2011. It will almost be 10 years that I have been living with this diagnosis and I have to say, I feel like I've...

Dealing with your period can be tough enough for lots of women, whether that's due to painful cramps, low moods, or zero energy. Dealing with your period on top of...

I have been in remission from Crohn's disease for a number of years and hopefully will continue that way. Over my three decades with IBD, perhaps the most critical element...

We know that Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are very unpredictable. You never know when it is going to start up. With my symptoms, I always have to be on the...

My road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis was lengthy and frustrating. Something that, unfortunately, I know many of you can relate to. My pathway to finding the best treatment option for...

This is part of a series about how ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings, or...