My Top Flare-Friendly FoodsEven though we are labelled with Crohn’s or colitis, I have found that we all often seem to have different symptoms: from...reactions4comments
The Worst Symptoms of a Crohn's or UC FlareBetween the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease is hard. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are...reactions27comments
Weird, Not-So-Talked-About Crohn's SymptomsCrohn's disease, as those of us know all too well, doesn't just affect the digestive system. Because the digestive system is the...reactions90comments
My Experience with Chronic Pouchitis After J-Pouch SurgeryI lived with UC and experienced pouchitis for many years – the majority of the time I had my J-pouch, actually. I...reactions8comments
The Struggle of Life With A Chronic ConditionI know as someone living with an autoimmune disease, we are always told not to stress, what stress does to the body...reactions1comment
Things To Know About The J-PouchDon’t get me wrong. I love that I have a J-pouch. I would not be able to live the life I do...reactions6comments
Trying Beef Liver As A Natural Iron Supplement For AnemiaI have always struggled with iron deficiency anemia since being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011. Since my diagnosis, I have been...reactions15comments
Getting Appy: The Apps I Use To Manage Life With Crohn'sAm I the only one who's a bit of a phone addict? Perhaps it's the fact that so much of our support...reactions1comment
How Humor Helped Me Cope With ColitisMy husband and I were carpooling to work. He was driving and I had my work notebook in my hands. I began...reactionscomments
When You Feel Like You Have No SupportThere are certain things in my life that I tend to take for granted--a roof over my head, clean water, and accessibility...reactionscomments
Colitis, Gas, and BloatingRecently, I began wondering...could there be a connection between my ulcerative colitis and my gas and bloating? In the morning, I'm skinny...reactions19comments
A Letter on Lessons, Gratitude, and Hope for the IBD CommunityDear Community, Four years ago, I joined this IBD community and felt like I had finally found my voice. Doing my part...reactions3comments
Focusing On Safe Foods Instead of UC Triggers"Make sure you avoid stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, unnatural sugars, cruciferous vegetables, anything with a peel, bubbly drinks, dairy in all forms...reactions8comments
Managing UC During Stress: How I Unpack the "Suitcase of Worry"It’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my...reactions1comment
My Top Tips for Coping With Crohn's and Colitis FlaresFlares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare. If you have Crohn's...reactions13comments
My Journey to a Positive Pregnancy with Crohn's DiseaseCurrently, I have just begun my second trimester of pregnancy with my first baby, and I wanted to offer a positive perspective...reactions3comments
Managing Invisible Aspects of Crohn's and Ulcerative ColitisThere is a lot to learn when it comes to managing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I often remind my patients that...reactionscomments
What I Wish People Understood About Life With Ulcerative ColitisThis year’s World IBD Day really made me think about what I think is the most important thing to talk about on...reactions3comments
Using Spoon Theory to Explain Crohn's and Colitis FatigueOften, I close myself off from friends and family when I'm dealing with an ulcerative colitis flare. The considerate "how are you...reactions10comments
Explaining Crohn's To A ChildAcross the last three years I've been hospitalized numerous times for a variety of ailments, including a Crohn's flare. We've always used...reactions2comments
