What to Consider Before Starting a BiologicSince being diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2009, I have been on 7 different medications. I started with Pentasa, dabbled in Remicade...reactions2comments
UC Regrets and the Negative Impacts on My HealthI have a lot of regrets when I look back on the journey my ulcerative colitis has taken. I can see many...reactionscomments
The Pitfalls of Prednisone"Mommy, why do you look like a squirrel with a mouth full of nuts?" When my son was little, he often asked...reactionscomments
Things People Have Accused Me of During Meals OutHaving ulcerative colitis or an ostomy can make meals out feel daunting. You name it, we've probably considered (and gotten anxious about)...reactions9comments
Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain ManagementMy most notable Crohn’s symptom has always been pain. The kind of pain that has me doubled over, curled up in the...reactionscomments
Acai Smoothie BowlI am a huge fan of acai smoothie bowls. They are fresh, delicious, easy to digest, and packed with essential nutrients. Also, they're...reactionscomments
Steps to Loving Yourself MoreI recently wrote an article about the one relationship that is affected most by IBD, and that is the relationship we have...reactionscomments
The Benefits Of Crohn's Surgery Involving StrictureplastyI wrote an earlier blog post about an intestinal resection, a common type of surgical procedure for Crohn’s disease that I had...reactions1comment
The Time Has Come... To Change My Diet.Ever since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on...reactionscomments
What If We Changed the Conversation About Crohn’s?I have been living with Crohn's disease since 2009 and working with those in the IBD community since 2018. During this time, I...reactionscomments
I Have Crohn’s and I Want KidsIf you haven’t read my previous article, click here. In that post, I discuss my serious relationship and our desire to start a...reactionscomments
Low Residue Herb-Marinated Tuna Steak and SpaghettiI love a good tuna steak. It’s a great source of protein and it’s lean, so it’s healthy too! I try to...reactionscomments
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBDThere's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the...reactions2comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs...reactionscomments
Do Acid Reducers Increase the Risk of IBD?You may have heard of a link between using stomach acid reducers and flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several different studies...reactionscomments
Turmeric: A Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent?"Can anyone offer 'natural alternative' suggestions for someone living with ulcerative colitis?" As I was scanning social media one evening, I noticed...reactions5comments
Where’s My Psychological Support?I don’t know if it’s the same in the U.S., but here in the UK, people with inflammatory bowel disease often don’t...reactionscomments
Lemon Rice SaladI love a good salad – it is bright, fresh, and crisp – yet it doesn't always love me back. Having Crohn's...reactionscomments
PRN Medications: What, Why, When & How?As someone who has lived with Crohn’s disease for quite a long time now, I feel like I’ve figured a few things...reactionscomments
Managing Invisible Aspects of Crohn's and Ulcerative ColitisThere is a lot to learn when it comes to managing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I often remind my patients that...reactionscomments
