Antibiotics & Recurrent C. diffThe first time I was diagnosed with C. diff - I was adamant it couldn’t be true. I’d already experienced several stool cultures on my road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Set An Intention for 2020 to Find Joy, Here’s How That WentLast year, as we entered 2020, I wrote about setting an intention versus a resolution. My intention was to find joy, at least once a day. Little did I know... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Hidden Benefits Of A Liquid DietIf you're not feeling well and don't seem to be responding to your medication, your doctor may suggest a liquid diet. I’ve been on liquid diets at many points. For... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
You Don't Have to be Productive During a FlareWhen you are down for the count and trying your best to just get through the day due to a nasty flare, it is okay to rest. That's right, I... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Series | How my ulcerative colitis impacted my recreational activitiesThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
IBD Taught Me to Overthink EverythingI’ve been an over-analyzer since I was a child. You name it, and I’ve thought my way around it in circles. Crohn’s disease, for me, has amplified that tendency one... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Let's Play "Are You Smarter Than a Doctor?"Let me be clear. I am not saying that I am smarter than doctors. I did not attend 4 years of medical school plus residency and internship and all of... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Advice for those Newly Diagnosed: How to Handle the Medical SideWhen someone receives a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the next question is typically: “Now what?” Learning how to best manage the symptoms of your diagnosis takes time... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Hope In The Holidays This Season (Part 1)For the whole world, this year has been something that nearly none of us have previously experienced. It’s given us a different view and perspective of what health is and... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Part 2: Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?Quick Recap Welcome back! The last time we were here, I began to unravel the story of turning 39, my geriatric womb, and opening a Pandora’s Box. I also discussed... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A New Diagnosis of Crohn's or UC: Advice From OthersReceiving the news of a digestive disorder can seem like, well, a punch in the gut. It can feel overwhelming to think about what comes next. The good news is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?During my first in-person appointment in over seven months, I asked my PCP about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. You know, to dot the i’s and cross the t’s. She flat-out... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Crohn's Disease FatigueI can feel it coming, a mile away. It starts slow, a nagging reminder in my back and up through my neck that I'm pushing too hard. That my body... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Crohn's vs. Your DreamsIt’s hard when you watch time pass you by while you are incapacitated and feeling sick in bed from a Crohn’s flare. These last couple of months have been hard... By thedancingcrohnie4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Surviving the Holidays with Crohn's or ColitisThe holiday season is upon us, and regardless of the holidays you and your family celebrate one thing is for sure – there will be a lot of food, quite... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Should You Join A Support Group?I once joined a Crohn’s and colitis support group. A wide range of individuals attended each week. The ailments they spoke about ran the gamut: skin issues, abdominal pain, frequent... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why getting a flu shot is so important when you have IBDIt's that time of year when everyone starts talking about flu season and sharing flu shot selfies, but this year, much like everything else, the importance of it and the... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why Love & Touch Matter - Even When It Isn't SexWhy love and touch matters in intimacy - even when it isn’t sex. Recently, I wrote about why touch, self-talk, and affection in different ways matter most to me on... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Certain SmellsThere are certain smells that trigger different emotions. As you all know, I spent over one year in the hospital dues to complications with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. As much as... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
3 Alternative Therapies that Helped my Severe Rectal InflammationIn the past, I have suffered from horrible inflammation in my rectum. I always felt like it was engorged, inflamed, and just sore and uncomfortable 24/7. I always had to... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments