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
7 tips for injecting yourself with Humira for the first timeToday I want to talk about my top tips if you're injecting yourself for the first time with Humira (also called Adalimumab)...reactions1comment
New Year’s Resolutions From A Thirty-Year Crohn’s PatientIn 2020, many of us had lofty plans. Sadly, in many cases, these plans were totally shattered. Careers were put on hold...reactionscomments
Acceptance and Home Health CareMissed Part 1 and Part 2 of this series? Check out here what you've missed so far. We last left off talking...reactionscomments
The Dreaded NG TubeA nasogastric tube is sometimes needed after an intestinal blockage. I've had quite a few blockages over the years, but have only...reactions6comments
Re-Learning My BodyYears ago, I began to believe that once I learned my body, that was it! Besides the medications and surgeries, I just...reactionscomments
The New Normal: In-Home InfusionsFor those of you not familiar with the Entyvio infusion process, it is actually not that bad, however, it does take some...reactions1comment
Searching for a New House with IBD in a PandemicThis past year, my daughter grew into a toddler. She wanted to move around more, and do more, and see more, and...reactionscomments
Miscarriage & IBD GuiltTrigger warning: This post will discuss some difficult topics such as miscarriage, grief, and loss. If these are topics you’re currently struggling...reactionscomments
Excused Absence & Disclosing My Condition At Work“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public...reactions13comments
