My Decision to Get the COVID-19 VaccineAs an IBD patient on a biologic, I have been immuno-compromised for years. I have made the choice to get the flu...reactionscomments
Tricking UC & Treating CDHalloween is a favorite holiday in my house because it comes exactly 10 days after my little Hippo’s birthday. He’s a party...reactions1comment
Steps to Loving Yourself MoreI recently wrote an article about the one relationship that is affected most by IBD, and that is the relationship we have...reactionscomments
Will I Ever Find a Proper Medicine to Treat My Crohn’s?I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2011, and I feel like I have tried it all. I am sure you...reactions1comment
Always Staying on Top of Your Disease, Especially During PregnancyI am excited to announce that I am due with my second child in December of this year. Our daughter will turn...reactionscomments
IBD and Flu Shots: How My Patient Experience Comforted My KidsThere are moments as an IBD mom when you realize that all you do day in and day out to manage your...reactionscomments
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBDThere's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the...reactions2comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs...reactionscomments
UC Regrets and the Negative Impacts on My HealthI have a lot of regrets when I look back on the journey my ulcerative colitis has taken. I can see many...reactionscomments
The Pitfalls of Prednisone"Mommy, why do you look like a squirrel with a mouth full of nuts?" When my son was little, he often asked...reactionscomments
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
The Time Has Come... To Change My Diet.Ever since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on...reactionscomments
Infertility, the AutoImmune Protocol, and the Double-Edged Sword of PrednisoneIn addition to living with Crohn’s disease, I’ve also struggled with infertility. In 2018, I went through almost a year of fertility...reactionscomments
What to Consider Before Starting a BiologicSince being diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2009, I have been on 7 different medications. I started with Pentasa, dabbled in Remicade...reactions2comments
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...reactions15comments
Series | How my Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Physical ActivityThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions4comments
Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain ManagementMy most notable Crohn’s symptom has always been pain. The kind of pain that has me doubled over, curled up in the...reactionscomments
What If We Changed the Conversation About Crohn’s?I have been living with Crohn's disease since 2009 and working with those in the IBD community since 2018. During this time, I...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
I Have Crohn’s and I Want KidsIf you haven’t read my previous article, click here. In that post, I discuss my serious relationship and our desire to start a...reactionscomments
