Five Trigger Foods You Might Want To Avoid With Crohn's DiseaseDiet is a tricky subject. No two Crohn’s patients are identical. A food one patient can tolerate, another might find troublesome. What...reactions1comment
My Life as a Restroom CriticThirty-plus years as an IBD sufferer, and I can't even begin to tell you how many public restrooms I've experienced. Actually, any...reactionscomments
Disability StigmaI recently ran across a post by a young woman who was told to “just apply for disability,” in response to her...reactionscomments
How IBD Has Impacted My TeethIs it just me, or are toothaches just the absolute worst? I have experienced so much pain with my IBD. But then...reactions6comments
Grieving Comorbidities With IBDIt seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of...reactionscomments
When Your Own Family Cares to Know Nothing About Crohn’s DiseaseUnfortunately, I know I am not the only one that experiences this, but how disheartening is it to know that your own...reactions9comments
Prepping for a Colonoscopy as a MomIf you have IBD, you are probably all too familiar with the "dreaded" colonoscopy. I put "dreaded" in quotes because I actually...reactionscomments
A Brain-Dump On New Year's With Chronic IllnessIt’s hard not to get the New Year’s blues when everyone around you appears to be moving forward with life. I see...reactionscomments
The Family Bathroom... Lessons from the StallYou know the feeling. You must find a restroom, now. Except, you’re not alone. You have a little one with you -...reactionscomments
UC during an Ice StormWhat do you get when you mix an ice storm with a colitis sufferer, a loss of electricity, and the final drip-drip...reactionscomments
To Eat, or Not to Eat? That Is the QuestionPeople with inflammatory bowel disease often avoid eating certain things because they're worried about the aftermath. I stopped eating altogether. Back in...reactionscomments
My Experience With Crohn's Disease & Miscarriage (Part 1)When I began writing for Health Union four years ago, I was adamant about using this platform to remove the stigma and...reactionscomments
Therapy Pet...Growing up I never had pets. My parents just didn’t allow it. I don’t think they wanted to be responsible for the...reactionscomments
Your Voice Matters: Join Voices of UCWe believe the voices and personal experiences of people living with chronic conditions are the most important voices in healthcare – which...reactionscomments
Managing Crohn's In Social SettingsManaging IBD symptoms in social settings can be difficult. It’s easy to moderate your diet and stay away from alcohol when at...reactionscomments
You May Get Nauseous Reading This OneMy experience with nausea is pretty extensive, so I figured I could dedicate an entire conversation to this topic alone. Nausea, to...reactionscomments
My Humira Diary: Month 3Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. Welcome back...reactionscomments
When You Don't Know What to SayTo say that being diagnosed with Crohn’s is difficult is an understatement. In addition to suddenly living with a life-long illness, we...reactionscomments
My Current Crohn’s Exercise RoutineWorking out consistently is crucial for our bodies to stay healthy and happy. We all know this, but as Crohn’s patients, working...reactionscomments
My Infusion EssentialsShortly after my Crohn’s disease diagnosis, I began my first biologic medication - one that was administered every 8 weeks via IV...reactionscomments
