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
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions13comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
