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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Vegetarian PaellaI know what you're thinking: Paella?! I am not a chef! How can I make paella?! I felt the same way when I tackled this recipe the first time, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Colitis Treatment Journey: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back…Do you ever feel like your life is just constantly one step forward, and two steps back? I have felt this way so often since being diagnosed with colitis. When...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Should You Keep a Food Diary With IBD?This is a question I often see discussed amongst IBD patients. Are food diaries a good idea for those of us with Crohn's or colitis? Or are they a waste...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
That One Special Person Who Helps You CopeI often miss my grandma. She was my biggest supporter. She really encouraged me to follow my own path. In adolescence, I tended to feel alienated from my family, for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"I Do"... Special Events With UC"Time for grillin’ and chillin’!" That’s how the invitation read. Would I attend the "I Do BBQ" request? Of course, I would attend! After all, this was my son and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Does a Humira Nurse Ambassador Do?When I started taking Humira a few months ago, I was assigned a Nurse Ambassador — I’ll call her S — who would focus on how I was feeling with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Holiday IBD Mistake: A Tale of Food RegretWell, I did it. I knew I shouldn’t, but I did anyway. At this point, I didn’t want to opt for "safe." No, I wanted to live life on the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
