5 Things Not to Say to Someone With IBDI'm not sure which is more infuriating, having your lab results come back completely normal when you feel like absolute death or...reactions5comments
Changing Crohn's Medicines, Again.It has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. And within those 12 years, I have tried many medications...reactions4comments
"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
I'd Love to Eat "Healthier," but My Crohn's Has Other Ideas"Healthy" eating is hard. I know it's hard for everyone but even more so for Crohn's and colitis sufferers. It's hard to...reactions2comments
Disordered Eating and Body Issues with IBDFor an outsider who doesn't really know that much about Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, they might not understand how IBD impacts...reactions24comments
Crohn's Disease Surgery ScarsI’ve had three Crohn's surgeries. This is before they could be done laparoscopically. So I have some decent abdominal scars. They have...reactions19comments
5 Tips for Living with a J-PouchLast week, I reached a milestone in my ulcerative colitis treatment. I can officially say that I've been living with a relatively...reactions33comments
How Can IBD Affect Your Gums and Teeth?I recently had one of my semi-annual dentist appointments and was dismayed to hear that my gums had severely receded since my...reactions7comments
How a Lifestyle Change Saved My LifeIn the summer of 2013, I had just gotten out of the hospital for my 4th Crohn’s flare over two years. I...reactions5comments
Gluten and My GutFluffy, sugary goodness... It’s staring me right in the face during my first-period class. The box of Jolly Pirate Donuts sits before...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Thrush in IBD PatientsThrush, or oral candida, can be awful. It hurts to swallow, it feels like you’re choking, and it limits what you’re able...reactions1comment
Should I Be Taking Biologics When I Have an Infection?Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my point of view reflects what rheumatologists and gastroenterologists have advised me in the...reactionscomments
Can Biologics Change Your Periods?Today I wanted to share a personal post about my experience with a changed menstrual cycle since I started Humira (also called...reactions9comments
My First Humira HangoverUsually, I aim for my blog posts to be full of tips and words of wisdom - but today, I'm actually turning...reactions23comments
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
Pop Quiz! Test Your IBD KnowledgeHow well do you know the ins and outs of inflammatory bowel disease? Whether you're a seasoned veteran or newly diagnosed, we...reactionscomments
Childhood Trauma and IBD: Is There a Connection?"What causes ulcerative colitis?" This question is most often asked when I explain my inflammatory bowel disease. Although no one can pinpoint...reactions9comments
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
5 Tips to Make Your Infusion Day More EnjoyableGoing for your infusion every 4-8 weeks can be difficult to fit into your busy schedule. And, let's be honest, it is...reactionscomments
