Breakfast of ChampionsI was never a fan of breakfast. I would just wait until lunch. I remember in high school, my teachers were always...reactionscomments
My Four Simple Steps To Reduce Toxins And Maintain Health With IBDThe incidence of IBD in the general population is rising exponentially. According to the CDC, an estimated 3 million people suffered from...reactionscomments
The Shock of Being Diagnosed with Crohn’s DiseaseI will never forget the feeling I had when my gastroenterologist said: “You have Crohn’s disease.” I was 21 years old, extremely...reactions10comments
Crohn's and DisabilityIt was recently brought to my attention that July is Disability Pride Month. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by...reactions2comments
What's a Capsule Endoscopy?As technology advances, the medical establishment keeps coming up with new ways to survey your gastrointestinal tract. This is an exciting time...reactionscomments
The TPN ProcessIf you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a...reactions2comments
It's OK to Rest!Taking a nap may be the most pleasurable, simple luxury for those suffering from Crohn's or colitis. However, it may also be...reactionscomments
What is TPN?You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here...reactionscomments
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
Trying to Find Balance With Ulcerative Colitis PainI have experienced sooo much pain over the years, thanks to ulcerative colitis. So much so, that I found myself learning to...reactions2comments
Traveling While On MedicationA lot of us patients with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis have to take a number of medications. When we are at home...reactionscomments
Specialty Pharmacies Don’t Make IBD Any Easier On UsA specialty pharmacy is an outfit that ships unique medicines such as biologic injectables to patients. In certain instances there are also...reactionscomments
"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
IBD and SexI don't think we talk about the impact that IBD has on sex often enough! So, what better time to start? There...reactions5comments
Coping With Unwelcome Comments About UCWe all know the comments. Comments like, "Should you really eat that?" or "You're sick again?" These phrases are all too familiar...reactions6comments
My Experience With Crohns Disease and Miscarriage (Part 2)I shared in the first part of this article about how my hormones have impacted my Crohn’s disease. From my monthly cycles...reactionscomments
Tips for Hitting to the Pool With Crohn’s or ColitisIt’s summertime and heading to the pool is all the rage. I live in Florida, so pool days are a way of life...reactionscomments
My Switch to a Bidet for IBDI live with Crohn's disease. And, on a typical day, I have 2-4 bowel movements, each requiring a couple of wipes at...reactions9comments
4 Apps I Use to Help Manage My Crohn’s DiseaseIt’s no secret that nowadays there is an app for everything! And boy is it so true. So what applications are out there for...reactions2comments
Crohn's Disease Surgery ScarsI’ve had three Crohn's surgeries. This is before they could be done laparoscopically. So I have some decent abdominal scars. They have...reactions19comments
