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...reactions10comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
"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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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."...reactionscomments
Acupuncture for Crohn'sAcupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for thousands of years. It is often employed for pain...reactionscomments
Healthcare Anxiety With UCHealth anxiety is a thing. Health anxiety is when someone spends so much time worrying about their health – that they are...reactions3comments
What Iron Infusions Are LikeFor the last few months, my doctors were monitoring my hemoglobin levels, in case of anemia. Since I was bleeding from my...reactionscomments
My Journey Towards UC RemissionThe other day, I read a quote that said, "We are all broken... that’s how the light gets in." It got me...reactionscomments
The Problem With Positive ThinkingPeople who rant endlessly about the power of positive thinking often get on my nerves. With certain types, it’s almost a religion...reactions3comments
Sausage and Potato Crockpot StewToday I'm back with another recipe and this is another slow cooker/crockpot dish. Crockpots are amazing for those of us with IBD...reactionscomments
Tips for Colonoscopy PrepAs a Crohn's patient, I have had numerous colonoscopies (truthfully, too many to count!) and I always like to share tips to...reactions10comments
My UC Pain Is Real! Fighting To Be Heard by Our DoctorsI regularly find myself "nagging" at people because they're suffering, but not contacting their healthcare professionals (HCPs). Often using reasons such as...reactionscomments
How Video Games Help Me Through a FlareBetween my recent flare and the pandemic, my world has mostly become confined to my own apartment. While I’ve become more comfortable...reactionscomments
What is Crohn's and Colitis Advocacy?It's Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week! The perfect time to think about: What does it mean to be an IBD advocate? As...reactionscomments
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week: Warriors StrongMy superpowers aren’t outwardly visible. And, my super-hero cape is not actually a cape. Instead, it’s a black t-shirt sporting a bold...reactionscomments
Be Kind to The Behind Giveaway- CLOSEDThis giveaway is now closed. The frequent flare-ups of Crohn's and colitis can be a literal pain in the butt. From the...reactions1comment
Crohn's and Colitis: A Literal Pain in the ButtWe know what living with Crohn's and colitis feels like. It is painful, tiring, invasive... It is a literal pain in the...reactionscomments
Poor Sleep and IBD: Are They Linked?You are not imagining things. That poor night's sleep may have made your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) worse. Poor sleep can increase...reactionscomments
