Experiencing a Bowel Obstruction With Crohn'sHaving IBD is hard enough to deal with each and every day, and in my case, it's Crohn's disease. And with everything...reactions9comments
Let's Talk Food: an Instagram Live SeriesJoin us as we go LIVE on Instagram every Tuesday in October! Certified Nutrition Consultant and IBD Patient Leader Julie Palumbo tackles...reactions2comments
Why I See a Therapist About My Ulcerative ColitisMost of us have heard of the "mind-body connection," a term often used to remind people that their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and...reactions3comments
The Stomach Flu Plus Crohn’s: A Story of Severe DehydrationBecause I am immuno-compromised, viruses attack my body much differently than other people. Combine my suppressed immune system with the fact that I...reactions3comments
Elevated Fried Egg Bagel SandwichThis recipe is one of my new favorites. We have been experimenting with having eggs for dinner, as they are a relatively...reactionscomments
UC and the Sleep StruggleI recently wrote a post about sleep hygiene and IBD. In that post, I talked about what sleep hygiene means, what it...reactions10comments
Basil DressingHow many times have you reached for a bottle of dressing on the shelf of a grocery store instead of making your...reactionscomments
Colitis Landfill: Taking Out the Trash on Failed TreatmentsThe most out-of-reach cabinet in my kitchen is above the refrigerator. At 5-feet-4-inches, I can't reach it without the help of a...reactionscomments
Making the Most of Infusion DayThe first time I went to get a biologic infusion, my partner went with me. We had so much fun, we decided...reactions2comments
Crohn's Urgency and Having an Almost-AccidentLately, I have been slacking with my diet, and whenever I do, my symptoms ramp up. Why has my diet been suffering, you...reactions6comments
Crohn's May Be Invisible But My Side Effects Were NotHumira can be the magic drug that puts many Crohn's patients in remission. I remember seeing commercials, hearing patients claim that "remission...reactions7comments
Horrific Period Pain With Crohn’sUs women can all agree, that whether you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, our symptoms love to ramp up during our...reactionscomments
The Invisible Mental Load of IBDDuring the years I struggled with undiagnosed Crohn's disease, my mental health suffered. I was full of symptoms and missing answers, and...reactions20comments
Gut-Friendly Hydration SmoothieWell, folks, it's the final days of the hot summer months, and you know what that means. It's even harder to stay...reactions1comment
Pushing Through a Flare With Focused Breathing"Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body." –Thich Nhat Hanh Life with IBD is painful, messy, and exhausting...reactions2comments
The Perspective of a Crohn's "Veteran"June 1988. I don't remember the exact date but I do remember that I had already been suffering from severe, curled-up-in-a-ball type...reactions6comments
I’m in Remission, So Why Do I Still Get Stomach Aches?One would think that as a Crohn's or colitis patient, you fall into 1 of 2 categories: "active disease" or "in remission."...reactions3comments
Living With a Fistula in the Summer MonthsFistulas are a common part of living with IBD. It's thought about one-third of people with Crohn's will develop a fistula at...reactions1comment
My Weird Reaction to an Iron InfusionRecently, I went in for an iron infusion, as I always have issues with iron deficiency anemia. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease...reactions4comments
The Gift and Curse of PrednisoneUp until recently, I have been lucky to have experienced a long period of clinical remission from my ulcerative colitis symptoms. After...reactions3comments
