Crohn's + Perianal Disease: A Literal Pain In the ButtI, like most with IBD, experience a number of secondary problems related to the ongoing challenge of living with Crohn's or colitis. The 2 that stand out the most for...reactions8comments
15 Questions & Answers on Living With Ulcerative ColitisFor anyone new to this site, and perhaps new to living with ulcerative colitis entirely – you might be wondering more about your own diagnosis or maybe the diagnosis of...reactions7comments
What I Eat and Drink During the Summer With Crohn’sToday is one of the hottest days in the UK but we still have many weeks of summer ahead of us. I have often shared recipes and useful foods that...reactions3comments
Mango and Strawberry Baked OatsI am a big fan of oat-based breakfasts: whether that's overnight oats or making baked oats first thing. Baked oats are a really quick but delicious breakfast that can be...reactions4comments
Life on the Toilet: Oh, the Bore of the BathroomWith IBD, it's pretty much inevitable we're going to spend significant periods of time on the toilet. Sometimes it can drive you nuts! Talk about repetitive. The same routine over...reactions5comments
Focusing On Safe Foods Instead of Triggers"Make sure you avoid stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, unnatural sugars, cruciferous vegetables, anything with a peel, bubbly drinks, dairy in all forms, and more," I was told when I was...reactions6comments
5 Ingredient Gluten-Free Veggie Pizza PitasToday I am back with a super simple recipe and that is my gluten-free veggie pizza pitas. This is a very quick meal you can make when you're low on...reactionscomments
Bottom Line, I Need my Crohn’s Medicine. Bottom line, I need my Crohn's medicine. Before the pandemic, I would call CVS and they fill it right away. I would go pick it up and 20 minutes later...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Dealing With a Bad Mood During a FlareI don't know about you, but when I am flaring, I am in a horrible mood. I need my space because I am grumpy and miserable, so don't expect sunshine and...reactions2comments
UC Plus Relationships: Worrying I’m Not Doing EnoughAs many of us in a relationship know, it's important to split the labor of running a household when you're in a committed partnership. The to-do list for cleaning, cooking...reactions5comments
Banana Oatmeal Raisin CookiesEating during a flare can be tough. Focusing on low-residue foods yet feeling full and satisfied while getting the proper amount of nutrients is definitely a balancing act. And, adding refined sugar...reactionscomments
Advice on Medication? Our Bodies Are All Different.I run an online Facebook group for people with IBD, and one of the most popular topics is new treatments. Understandably, people want to know what to expect if they've...reactions6comments
Explaining Your Dietary Restrictions to OthersI used to be the Crohn's patient who boasted that, despite having Crohn's, I could eat and drink anything I wanted without any negative side effects. However, that all changed...reactionscomments
My Shadowy Companion Called "Flare""I really hate messaging you this today, but is there any way you can get my first 3 classes covered? I'm having a BAD colitis flare and can't leave the...reactions3comments
When It’s Time to Come Off HumiraI have often blogged about my Humira diaries and today it is time for another Humira update: according to my doctors, it's time to come off Humira. I have been...reactions2comments
Why I Hated the Copper IUD as a UC SuffererRecently, I switched birth control methods from the pill to the IUD. The switch was mainly because of my blood clot, which had been caused by my UC flare. Doctors...reactionscomments
How Far Would You Travel for the Best GI Care?I grew up in a small town just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania until I moved to Philadelphia for college in 2004, and have been a resident of the City of...reactionscomments
Sleep Hygiene and IBDSleep hygiene. Why does it matter, and what does it actually involve? When I first heard the term sleep hygiene, I assumed it was referring to things we actually know...reactionscomments
Pistachio SmoothieIt can be difficult to add enough fruits and veggies to one's diet as a Crohn's or colitis patient. Too much fiber can wreak havoc on our digestive systems, and veggies...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease and My Annual Full-Body Skin CheckLast year, I wrote an article about finding a lump in my breast, and how much I wanted Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients to know that the medications we take...reactions6comments
