Flare, Recover, Prepare, Flare: Life with Crohn's DiseaseI recently wrote about my Crohn’s disease and the way the seasonal changes affect me. While I was describing the pattern of...reactions10comments
The Bill You Didn't Ask ForAs someone who grew up in a working-class home, I’ve always been highly conscious of money and spending. As a graduate student...reactionscomments
For Better or For Worse: How Has Your Life Changed After Crohn's?It is a harsh truth to realize that you will never be the same person after hearing the words, "You have Crohn's...reactions3comments
The Fear of "Passing on" My Crohn's DiseaseFive percent. That's the statistical prediction of passing on my Crohn's disease to my son, according to Crohn's and Colitis UK. It...reactionscomments
Celery Juice: I Always Come Back to YouIn 2018, I tried the celery juice craze that was going rampant. It was made viral by "The Medical Medium." He has...reactions8comments
IBD Treatment Can Be Really RoughNote: These descriptions are based on my personal experience with a variety of treatments as an ulcerative colitis patient. Always remember to...reactions4comments
15 Questions Every Patient With IBD Should Ask Their GIOne of the best things a patient can be armed with is knowledge. In my experience, the more that I understand about my...reactions9comments
When IV Insertions Go WrongLet me state the obvious: getting an IV is not fun. I have had probably hundreds of IVs inserted into my body...reactionscomments
What to Expect During an Injection of A Biologic?A few weeks ago I wrote, "What to Expect During an Infusion of A Biologic," so today I wanted to talk about...reactionscomments
The Ugly FistulaSome things in life can’t be explained. The hole that took up my stomach is one of them. I always thought I...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
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
Over 3 Decades of Crohn’s Pain… and Finally Pain-FreeOver 30 years ago, if you told me that one day my Crohn's and I would be finally pain-free, I would have...reactions3comments
Dating With IBDDating with IBD can be tricky. Many years ago, I got involved with a cute brunette from Ohio. We met on vacation...reactions5comments
The Looming Fear of the Next FlareWhen's it going to happen next? Oh, you know what I'm talking about. That moment when your inflammatory bowel disease randomly, haphazardly...reactions1comment
Online Dating and IBDI was one of the lucky ones. I had been dating my (now) husband for a year before I was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
The Squatty Potty Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for The Squatty Potty Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE...reactionscomments
A False Sense of UrgencyLately, I’ve been experiencing a new phenomenon in my life with inflammatory bowel disease. Up until recently, I was a first-thing-in-the-morning pooper...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
