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
Chicken and RiceChicken and rice are my 2 go-to foods when having an upset stomach. And adding more protein to my diet is always a priority, since having Crohn's disease causes my...reactions2comments
Part 2 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Top 5 QuestionsIn part 1, I talked about how much diet and nutrition can impact the lives of patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I mentioned how common it is...reactions1comment
My Experience With a Study on the COVID-19 Vaccine in IBD PatientsLet me start by saying I think clinical research is incredible. I have worked professionally as a clinical research coordinator in a major children's hospital, a clinical research recruitment and...reactionscomments
Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis in the Prime of LifeA diagnosis of UC in the prime of one’s life can feel like a slap in the face, jolting you from the plans you had so carefully crafted, or causing...reactionscomments
How to "Break Up" With Your DoctorIn our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. First up is Brooke Abbott. She was diagnosed with ulcerative...reactions2comments
Part 1 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Navigating Claims to “Cure”There is a lot of information out there on nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When you suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, nutrition comes up a lot. Whether...reactionscomments
Ice Pops for NauseaBefore we get started, it's important to remember that ingredients can be easily substituted. We all have different triggers and preferences. If one ingredient works better for you, if you...reactionscomments
Iron Infusion Life HackLately, I have been struggling with iron deficiency anemia, and have been prescribed iron infusions in order to elevate my iron stores. I do not tolerate oral iron, which is...reactions6comments
8 Tips to Start Running With Crohn's DiseaseStudies have shown that exercise may impact the development and course of IBD. However, there are many barriers around it. Lots of us worry about the impact exercise could have...reactionscomments
Being Selfish With Crohn'sChoosing yourself may sound easy, but it’s actually quite difficult. It takes a bit of skill. Many of us may like to believe we choose ourselves (and our health) when...reactions2comments
Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana OatmealChocolate peanut butter and banana is one of my favorite flavor combinations. This breakfast is great any day, or especially when I’m having a flare-up. The oatmeal and banana both...reactions7comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...reactionscomments
Be Kind to the Behind Giveaway Terms and ConditionsBe Kind to the Behind Giveaway – Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Be Kind to the Behind Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER...reactionscomments
Exercising with Crohn's: Getting Back Into ItThis year has proven to be one of the toughest years mentally for many people. As much as I wanted to exercise, the pandemic made me more worried about catching...reactionscomments
Paper Products PrincessConfession time ... I’m a toilet paper snob. Yep, it’s true. For this UC sufferer, I possess real discriminating tastes towards the paper products I use in the "nether regions."...reactions1comment
Tips to Identify and Manage Triggers for Crohn's or UCI often talk about how complicated having inflammatory bowel disease is. It can be difficult to diagnose, difficult to treat, and difficult to understand by both patients and clinicians. The...reactions4comments
"Nice Cream" SundaeThe banana is truly a magical food. It is so versatile, portable, nutrient-rich, and is still gentle on our stomachs. For many Crohn's patients, bananas are a staple on the grocery...reactionscomments
When Your Friends Give You Stay At Home OrdersI fully confess that lately, in order to avoid thinking about the decline of my own health, I've been doing something I would tell others to absolutely not do, myself...reactionscomments
