Crohn's Disease & Motherhood: Breastfeeding (Nursing or Pumping) and DietDuring my pregnancy, I knew I wanted to breastfeed my daughter, but that my ability to do so would very much depend...reactions5comments
Is It My Crohn's Disease or Something Else?One of the most frustrating things I personally find about living with Crohn's disease is the fact we can't see our disease...reactions2comments
Foods that Make me SickBefore I met my wife, I was eating very plain and boring food. I didn’t know any better and was very scared...reactions3comments
What Does a UC Flare-Up Look Like?The question "what does a UC flare-up look like?" is a common one. For those asking because you are newly diagnosed and...reactions1comment
My Favorite DayMy favorite day is a day some would consider the most difficult. Some would honestly dread my favorite day, but I love...reactions7comments
I Developed a Fear of Mail Due to Crohn's Disease and Disability PaperworkWhen we were tots, getting mail was a magical thing. It usually meant a magazine, book, or gift from a relative. Maybe...reactions2comments
A Better Ostomy ExperienceThe first ostomy was a bad experience. Read about that in "Limitations with an Ostomy." Just a few months before my second...reactions3comments
Lower Right Back Pain During a Crohn's FlareOf my many Crohn's flares, none have been alike and have brought on my different symptoms and complications. Symptoms have ranged from...reactions2comments
How to Keep Crohn’s Disease Meds Cold in an EmergencyThere are quite a few types of medications used to treat Crohn’s disease. These medications range from pill-form to IV-infused to self-injectable...reactions3comments
Celebrate the Small VictoriesThe most important thing I’ve come to learn in the time since I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is to celebrate the...reactions7comments
Last Week's AppointmentHaving inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires you to go to see your GI doctor at least twice a year. With me, I...reactions1comment
Doing Things I Never Thought I'd Be Able To: Horseback Riding with Ulcerative Colitis | Part 1The other day, I was thinking about things I'd done that I never imagined doing once I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis...reactionscomments
Our Trip to GreeceFinally, after ten months of being married, my wife and I were finally able to go on our honeymoon. We decided to...reactionscomments
Can a good night sleep actually help your Crohn's Disease?A good night sleep can be hard to find these days, with everything open 24/7 and the constant lure of our phones...reactions8comments
My Top Tips for Dealing With the Unpredictability of Living with Crohn’sI've been traveling a lot lately and to be honest, it never gets any easier. Living with Crohn’s disease makes everything I...reactions10comments
Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of Ulcerative ColitisDiarrhea and stomach pain are the 2 symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) that get the most "air time," but are they actually...reactions19comments
Blood Work PreferencesA diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis usually comes with a lot of doctors appointments, medical tests, blood work, medication trial...reactions3comments
Why My Specialist Changed My Crohn’s Biologic Dosing and FrequencyOver the past few weeks, I’ve seen a lot of chatter across social media about Crohn’s medication hopping. If you’re unfamiliar with...reactionscomments
Priorities, Planning, and Chronic IllnessEvery day we all have decisions and choices to make. Part of life is planning, and while living with a disease like...reactions6comments
My New Crohn’s Colonoscopy Prep TipsFor the record, I am not a fan of colonoscopies. Show me someone who says they love them and I will show...reactions6comments
