The Emotional Impact of Living with IBDWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I went into survival mode. Anything else took too much of my time, my energy, my hope, my life – and...reactionscomments
Faking Being Well With Crohn'sWhen you suffer from a Crohn's diagnosis or any chronic illness for that matter, we are masters at faking being well. That's right. Have an important event you need to...reactions2comments
IVF, Anesthesia, and My BowelsDuring the last several years, I’ve written about my life with Crohn’s disease. I’ve written in-depth about how it’s impacted my mental health, my physical health, my identity, my relationships...reactionscomments
Why I Love Rectal MedicationsThe first time I started taking rectal medications I used to go to the pharmacy and fill my whole backpack with boxes of enemas. These were mesalamine enemas and I...reactionscomments
How Do You Know When You Have A Blockage?Recently, a friend called. She'd only had Crohn's disease a few months, hadn't eaten in a few days, and was now in severe abdominal pain. Should she go to the...reactions1comment
How To Stay Organized With IBD: Medications and TreatmentsIn a recent post, I talked about how I stay organized in managing the logistical part of living with IBD – including keeping track of important contacts, symptom fluctuations, appointments...reactions2comments
IBD Treatment Can Be Really RoughNote: These descriptions are based on my personal experience with a variety of treatments as an ulcerative colitis patient. Always remember to speak directly with your doctor about your medications...reactions4comments
The Tin Man Effect: Joint Pain and UCA pulsating throb awakens me at night. I attempt to stretch, to ease the lightning bolts of shooting pain, but my arms don’t seem to want to move easily. At...reactions18comments
The Ins and Outs of Starting Biologic InjectionsMany Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients are prescribed a biologic treatment, where the method of delivery is via IV infusion or injection. Today, I want to focus on self-injections...reactions3comments
Low-Residue Turmeric Fish With Baked Sweet Potato and AvocadoToday I'm back with a simple but really tasty fish recipe. I find all types of fish great for my IBD, both because of the fact they're low fat and...reactions1comment
How My Crohn's Journey BeganEveryone has their own journey when it comes to getting their IBD diagnosis. Everyone's journey to that discovery is different even though there are hundreds of thousands of us with...reactions3comments
Why I’m So Thankful To Be Gaining WeightFor many people, gaining weight is dreadful. It can make us self-conscious. Or encourage us to pursue new avenues to slim down: diet, exercise, gastric bypass surgery, or a thousand...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 past, in addition to reliable, scholarly resources. Always...reactionscomments
Tackling a Post-Holiday Flare-UpIt's January, the start of a new year, and, unfortunately for me and many others, the start of a flare-up too. Each year, just after the holidays, I really struggle...reactionscomments
Simple Veggie SoupEnjoying soup is common during the colder, winter months, however, I can eat soup 365 days of the year. I love the warmth of the broth, the hearty vegetables, and...reactionscomments
New Year, New Prior AuthorizationsI honestly have a headache just typing the title for this article. As anyone on any type of expensive medication knows, a new year means new prior authorizations are required...reactionscomments
HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...reactionscomments
Feeling Inadequate While Suffering With Crohn’sCurrently, my boyfriend and I are renovating an apartment and the plan is to move into this apartment once it is completed. Thankfully we have our own place as we...reactionscomments
Healthy Eating Can Be Hard With IBDAs someone living with Crohn's disease, I'll be the first to tell you that my relationship with food has admittedly been complicated for a long time. There were years prior...reactions10comments
5 Tips for Dealing With a Cold + IBDIt's officially cold season and whilst I actually prefer winter to summer, I don't love the colds that are going around. Because of COVID-19, many of us have avoided colds...reactions1comment
