Another Stool Test FiascoIt is inevitable. If you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, you will be asked for a stool test at some point...reactions2comments
What It's Like Getting An Iron InfusionIf you have Crohn's or UC, you have likely fallen into the "low iron" category. Malabsorption of key nutrients like iron, vitamin...reactions2comments
No 2 Flares Are the Same: The Variability of Ulcerative Colitis"Variability is the law of life, and as no two faces are the same, so no two bodies are alike, and no...reactions8comments
Struggling With Infertility as a Man With IBDWe all remember those days in high school when they tell you, "You must use protection or your partner will automatically get...reactionscomments
Headed for a Hospital Stay? Here's What to PackBeing admitted to the hospital for a flare, procedure, or surgery is never easy and always brings about anxiety over how long...reactions36comments
My Advice on Flares (From 35 Years of Experience)Crohn's disease is unpredictable but the one thing that's guaranteed is that it will flare up. In my 35-year experience with the...reactionscomments
Finally Finding the Right Crohn's TreatmentCrohn's disease is a challenging diagnosis. For me personally, I had a very severe case that came on very quickly and intensely. For about...reactions1comment
Trying Yoga to Help My Crohn's: 4 Things I LearnedHow often do we hear about health trends and wonder, "Could it work for me?" One of these is yoga. I've always...reactionscomments
A Tale of My Changing Food TriggersAfter having had ulcerative colitis for over 5 years, I had begun to feel confident that I knew what food and drinks...reactionscomments
"Sorry, I Can't Make It…" Blame It on the Crohn'sWe've all heard of "FOMO" – fear of missing out – especially when we see others enjoying their care-free life while we...reactions4comments
When It Comes Back With No WarningI'm one of the lucky ones. I say lucky not because my journey with IBD has been simple, not because my getting...reactionscomments
Making Tough Treatment DecisionsIt would be nice if there was one pill that would simply solve ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease – but so far...reactions2comments
Crohn's Disease and DairyFor almost 9 years, dairy was an intense trigger food for me that I had to avoid. Before being diagnosed with Crohn's disease...reactions2comments
Colonoscopy: A Necessary EvilThe liquid diet. The hunger. The downing of glasses of laxative. The lead-up to a colonoscopy is not a pretty picture. Unfortunately...reactions1comment
"What's UC?" How I Explain My Condition to OthersAt age 19, I remember I didn't even know what a gastroenterologist was or what one did. But back in 1989, I...reactions8comments
Mental Health and Crohn's: Reach OutOne thing I have learned with having Crohn's over the decades is that IBD is unpredictable and even though you may get...reactionscomments
My Take on Biologics?As with IBD, we all react differently to medications and there are dozens of medications, or combinations of medications, on the market...reactionscomments
Why Is Diet So Hard to Talk About With IBD?Other than the mention of a "cure," there is only one topic that causes more controversy when it comes to living with...reactionscomments
Tips for Last-Minute Appointment Cancellations Because of IBDUnfortunately, last-minute cancellations happen often whenever you are diagnosed with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or any other form of IBD. As we all...reactions2comments
Living With Crohn's: Let's Share Our VictoriesI have found in the past 13 years of living with Crohn's disease that it is those who suffer the most who...reactions7comments
