Living

People with inflammatory bowel disease often avoid eating certain things because they're worried about the aftermath. I stopped eating altogether. Back in 2007, just before my diagnosis, I stopped eating...

When I began writing for Health Union four years ago, I was adamant about using this platform to remove the stigma and demystify every aspect of living with inflammatory bowel...

Growing up I never had pets. My parents just didn’t allow it. I don’t think they wanted to be responsible for the daily maintenance of animals. You know, the food...

We believe the voices and personal experiences of people living with chronic conditions are the most important voices in healthcare – which is why we sometimes work with client sponsors...

Managing IBD symptoms in social settings can be difficult. It’s easy to moderate your diet and stay away from alcohol when at home. This becomes way more tricky, though, when...

My experience with nausea is pretty extensive, so I figured I could dedicate an entire conversation to this topic alone. Nausea, to me, is the in-between space. You're sick, you...

Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. Welcome back to my Humira Diaries. You can read month...

To say that being diagnosed with Crohn’s is difficult is an understatement. In addition to suddenly living with a life-long illness, we are suddenly expected to continue living our lives...

Working out consistently is crucial for our bodies to stay healthy and happy. We all know this, but as Crohn’s patients, working out isn’t so simple. We deal with a...

Shortly after my Crohn’s disease diagnosis, I began my first biologic medication - one that was administered every 8 weeks via IV infusion. As someone who had previously endured multiple...

Today I want to talk about my top tips if you're injecting yourself for the first time with Humira (also called Adalimumab). This can seem really daunting at first, especially...

In 2020, many of us had lofty plans. Sadly, in many cases, these plans were totally shattered. Careers were put on hold, relationships scrapped, health suffered. Some lost those closest...

Missed Part 1 and Part 2 of this series? Check out here what you've missed so far. We last left off talking about how vulnerable we feel when we become...

A nasogastric tube is sometimes needed after an intestinal blockage. I've had quite a few blockages over the years, but have only had the NG tube put in once (although...

Years ago, I began to believe that once I learned my body, that was it! Besides the medications and surgeries, I just knew that once I learned what my body...

For those of you not familiar with the Entyvio infusion process, it is actually not that bad, however, it does take some time out of your day, and the amount...

This past year, my daughter grew into a toddler. She wanted to move around more, and do more, and see more, and play more. At the same time, the world...

Trigger warning: This post will discuss some difficult topics such as miscarriage, grief, and loss. If these are topics you’re currently struggling with, I’d recommend checking out some of our...

“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public high school teacher, I arrived at school carrying...

I have always thought of myself as a helpful person, yet I have always struggled with asking for help when I need it. When I first experienced symptoms of ulcerative...