Do Your Own ResearchI have been in remission from Crohn's disease for a number of years and hopefully will continue that way. Over my three decades with IBD, perhaps the most critical element...reactions3comments
My Tips for Getting Gassy at WorkWe know that Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are very unpredictable. You never know when it is going to start up. With my symptoms, I always have to be on the...reactions1comment
Roasted BeetsBeets are a pretty amazing vegetable. They are loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients and potentially offer health benefits such as reducing inflammation in the body, lowering blood pressure, and...reactionscomments
Fear of Losing My Current IBD TreatmentMy road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis was lengthy and frustrating. Something that, unfortunately, I know many of you can relate to. My pathway to finding the best treatment option for...reactions4comments
Series | How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Romantic RelationshipsThis is part of a series about how ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings, or...reactionscomments
How to Talk to a Gastroenterologist About Mental HealthIn our 4-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering questions on all-things IBD. Next up is Dr. Megan Riehl. She is a GI psychologist...reactions3comments
Classroom Colitis SetbackLooking into the face of the commode, the evidence was displaying its ugly self. The mean-eyed gurgle, ping, and growl of my colon monster had sent me sprinting to the...reactionscomments
Gut-Friendly Egg BakeLately, this has been a simple, go-to recipe that our family has been using that is gut-friendly when I've been flaring. Eggs are something that I can handle pretty well...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Tips To Avoid Painful Blood Draws and IVsGetting your blood drawn can turn into a painful and unpleasant event real fast. Oh yes, I have had my fair share of horrific moments with a nurse and needle. Those...reactionscomments
Overdoing It With IBDRecently, I wrote what it was like house hunting, during a pandemic, with IBD. I also wrote an article about planning for and managing a move while also managing my...reactionscomments
The Return of Wedding SeasonFor the last year and a half, we have been condemned to our houses, like the millions and millions of others due to COVID-19. As much as we may have...reactionscomments
Autoimmune Diseases Versus Immune-Mediated Inflammatory DiseasesIn our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. Next up is Jaime Holland. She's been living with Crohn's...reactionscomments
When Your Crohn’s Treatment Needs to Be Changed… AgainA few months ago, I wrote an article about a change in my Crohn's treatment plan. Little did I know that it was just the beginning of series of changes...reactionscomments
My Go-To Green JuiceToday I thought I'd share my favourite green juice recipe. Juicing really seems to help my Crohn's disease. One great thing about juicing is that a juicer removes quite a...reactionscomments
Crohn’s Disease Has Made Me Very Comfortable With NeedlesWhen I was a young kid, I was terrified of needles. I used to invent excuses not to have to visit my doctor. This was largely because he always seemed...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like inflammatory bowel disease...reactionscomments
My Humira Diary: Month 4Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. For the last few months, I have been keeping a...reactionscomments
7 Things to Do After a Crohn’s Hospital StayStaying at the hospital for an extended period of time is never ideal. Whether it's for a bad flare or something else Crohn's-related, being away from the comfort of your home...reactions2comments
Talking About Alternative & Complementary Treatments With Your DoctorIn our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. Next up is Matt Nagin, who asks about alternative treatments...reactionscomments
Planning for and Managing a Move With Crohn'sRecently, I wrote about my experience searching for a new house with IBD during a pandemic. I wanted to share more about the next steps after we found and closed...reactionscomments