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 don't have a colon or a foot of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 inexpensive protein source, to help cope with the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 actually involves, and why it's particularly important for...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Basil DressingHow many times have you reached for a bottle of dressing on the shelf of a grocery store instead of making your own? Why does it seem like making homemade salad...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 step stool. Why put frequently used kitchen items...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 to make each infusion day into a "date...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 ask? Well, life has become quite busy in the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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 is possible" and felt hopeful when my GI...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
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 menstrual cycles. Isn't it horrible? I noticed this when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 many of the healthcare providers I sought out...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
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 hydrated than usual. I drink tons of water...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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. So, what can a person do when the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 pain, diarrhea, drastic weight loss, and dozens of...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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." The truth is, there is a gray area...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 some point. Summer months can be particularly difficult...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 back in 2011 and have had so many...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 an initial hospitalization with my first flare, my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Doing a Stool Test at HomeI have to make an assumption here: no one likes doing a stool test at home. Unfortunately, I've had to do them many times in order to collect a sample...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Grilled Romaine SaladI know what you're thinking: "SALAD with IBD?!" Yes. And, the reason I am sharing this recipe with you is because I have found that digesting lettuce that has been cooked is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
With Crohn's, Healing Is Not LinearRecently, I wrote an article updating my current health and it was not good. I had been on the upward trajectory for about 3 solid months, where I had put on...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
