Living

My mom used to joke that she knew the location of every bathroom across South Florida due to having me as a child. I didn't find it funny. It was...

This will be my 13th year of teaching. Each year, a few days before the start, I think about, and reflect on my summer. I always give myself a pep talk...

Currently, I am prescribed Stelara for the treatment of my Crohn’s disease. Stelara is a biologic that comes in the form of an injection. It is not like Humira in...

When I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease in 2009, my family and friends were quick to jump in and offer their help. Whether that was rides to appointments...

I am blessed to say that I have been in remission with my Crohn’s disease since August 2016. Since that time, I have gone from taking 3 biologics to 1...

Living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) means living with a host of symptoms. Any of these symptoms on their own can be annoying and troublesome, and yet, these...

Before my diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, I was one stubborn and emotionally closed off girl. What I mean by emotionally closed off is, I hated when people would see my...

I've often thought my IBD and gut health was influenced by my hormones. I'm not alone in finding my symptoms seemed much worse during my period and although I can't...

If you ask 10 people with inflammatory bowel disease what they think triggers a flare for them, the chances are that you will get multiple different responses. When I say...

Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin to have especially if you have an inflammatory bowel disease. Unfortunately, as we all know, our condition puts extra stress on our immune systems. ...

Hi. My name is Amanda. I’m 33 years old, I’ve dealt with symptoms of Crohn’s disease for over a decade, and I’ve been in clinical remission for nearly two years...

Florida is still experiencing high daily rates of people testing positive for COVID-19. Even though we still have a high positivity rate, dermatology, vision, and dental offices have reopened. We...

Long before I knew I had Crohn’s disease, I knew that when I got my period, I had miserable GI symptoms on top of regular cramps and discomfort. I’d experience...

Types of cysts & abscesses that are not common and need to be talked about. Period. I felt so alone with my first Bartholin cyst. I knew it was dangerous...

When I started drinking celery juice, 16oz first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, it was rough. I was in a bad flare, on Prednisone, and feeling horrible. I...

As a Crohn’s disease patient on a biologic medication, I have been incredibly lucky to live in a state of remission for more than two years. Remission allowed me to...

Social media has provided many benefits to the chronic illness community. But for every pro, there’s a con. My con is a memory reminder function on a social media platform...

There is a reason monsters in literature often lurk in a cave. It is in the dark places, the hidden spots, where the demons, the archenemies so often arise. It...

One of the most common questions I see asked in the #IBDSuperHeroes Facebook group is: "Any tips for relieving trapped wind?" Trapped wind can be common after surgery, as a...

If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease, you know that your life, health, abilities, and capabilities can change dramatically in a short period of time. From my experience, no matter...