Pasta BakeThis is one of my go-to recipes for a busy week. I am not a huge fan of leftovers, but baked pasta...reactionscomments
Struggling With Infertility as a Man With IBDWe all remember those days in high school when they tell you, "You must use protection or your partner will automatically get...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease and the FODMAP Elimination DietThere was a time when doctors believed that diet could cause Crohn's disease. They now know this is not true. But some...reactions1comment
Another Stool Test FiascoIt is inevitable. If you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, you will be asked for a stool test at some point...reactions2comments
What Is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet?For people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – 2 forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – eating a restricted diet may...reactionscomments
From the Community: Experiencing Ulcerative Colitis Flare-UpsLiving with ulcerative colitis (UC) eventually means you will have flares. These are times when inflammation and symptoms get worse. They are...reactions4comments
Tenesmus: One of the Most Uncomfortable IBD SymptomsEver experience running to the bathroom over and over again because you feel this urgent need to evacuate your bowels? But then...reactions4comments
Why We to Talk More About Diet and IBDBefore I begin, let me be clear about what I'm asking in today's post. I'm not going to spend the next 500 words...reactions1comment
Motherhood and IBD Is Not All or NothingBeing a mom with IBD can be complicated. You want to be everything to everyone and you often feel like your needs...reactionscomments
Will I Be Enough? Thoughts from an IBD MomThe past few nights I've laid awake in bed. Holding on tightly to my pregnancy pillow. Feeling my baby girl kick and...reactions2comments
The 80/20 Rule for a Chronically Ill MumThe day that your baby is born you are handed this beautiful blob of delicious smelling bliss and... a massive load of...reactions1comment
Why a Colonoscopy is So Much More with IBDIt's no surprise, people can't stand the thought of getting a colonoscopy. Whether it's your 60-year-old dad, your grandma or... yourself. Unfortunately...reactions4comments
Crohn's and DisabilityIt was recently brought to my attention that July is Disability Pride Month. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by...reactions2comments
Sometimes You Just Want to Eat a Dang Veggie!I never really thought much about food. I liked the food. Cooking was and still is enjoyable. But it wasn't something I...reactions9comments
Feeling Foggy? Let's Talk About Brain FogBrain fog. It's a funny term, which while not often medically used, manages to perfectly encapsulate the struggles of its symptoms when your...reactions11comments
Back Pain and Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseBefore I get into the topic at hand, I just wanted to take this time to let you know how much we...reactions8comments
There's No Shame in Taking MedsAbout 4 years ago, I stopped taking my medications. I had been on mesalamine for my ulcerative colitis and had been in...reactionscomments
What Are Possible Environmental Triggers for IBD?The root cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is still a mystery to doctors and scientists. They once thought diet and stress...reactions2comments
Embarrassing Noises with IBDI think a lot of people who suffer from a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can attest to the fact that...reactionscomments
5 Things To Remember Once You've Been DiagnosedSo you've officially been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, now what? You may be scared, you may even be a little sad or...reactions1comment
