Crohn's Disease & Dermatologic ConcernsSearching for and starting a new medication to treat IBD always comes with a hint of hesitation and distress. Personally, I was...reactions7comments
Concerns About Aging With Crohn’sAs I enter the last year of being in my 20s, I honestly feel as if I’m entering my 40s most days...reactions21comments
The Value Of A DetourI got caught driving in the recent hurricane. Pounding rain. Flash floods. High winds. Trucks dumping so much water on my windshield...reactions3comments
Part 3: Has Crohn’s Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?And for my third installment of this series, I bring you... but first a quick recap. In Part 1, I talked about...reactions3comments
4 Essential Items in My Crohn's JourneyHaving Crohn's disease is no easy journey. The endless symptoms and mental battles can be taxing on even the strongest of us. But...reactions6comments
New Year, Same DiseaseWith every new year comes renewed hope and optimism. A fresh page on the calendar means endless possibilities when it comes to what...reactions4comments
Why Did I Eat That?!You might be wondering why I haven't learned what I can and can't eat by now. The thing is, I have. I...reactions9comments
Can Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Be Missed on a Colonoscopy?Getting an accurate diagnosis is important with any disease. A proper diagnosis helps ensure that you will be treated correctly. However, diagnosing...reactions10comments
Living with Crohn's Disease During a PandemicHaving a chronic, autoimmune disease during a pandemic is... What can I say? When I became educated on my condition, I of...reactions4comments
Why The Microbiome Is Key To New Crohn’s TreatmentsI've been involved with The CCF (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation) for a few years now. This is a great organization with tons...reactions6comments
Why Finding Other "Sick" Friends Can Be A BlessingOver the last year, I’ve been getting to know an acquaintance who has become a close friend. We share a lot of...reactions7comments
Passing Time in the HospitalCrohn’s is a tough disease. It starts out of nowhere. I had no issues before that horrible November 2006 night. When I was...reactions2comments
How I Combat Anxiety After Injecting My Biologic Because of Allergic ReactionsEvery treatment I’ve been on, except my current one, has ended abruptly due to an allergic reaction. I can't help but feel...reactions2comments
If I Didn't Have Crohn's Disease… The other day in the middle of dinner I excused myself to go to the restroom. This was not a unique moment...reactions13comments
Series | How my ulcerative colitis impacted my family planningThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions6comments
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and TelemedicineAs technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
Humorous Accounts Of Alternative Crohn’s Treatments That FailedWhen you have Crohn's disease, you're often willing to try almost anything to feel better. In my case, at various points, I’ve...reactions7comments
My Humira Diary: Month 1Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. Hi everyone...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
