You May Get Nauseous Reading This OneMy experience with nausea is pretty extensive, so I figured I could dedicate an entire conversation to this topic alone. Nausea, to me, is the in-between space. You're sick, you...reactionscomments
Cheesy Sweet Potato Chicken EnchiladasFor a cheesy good time, try these sweet potato chicken enchiladas. Notes: This recipe makes a lot of enchiladas – if needed use two casserole dishes. Suggested to serve with...reactionscomments
My Humira Diary: Month 3Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. Welcome back to my Humira Diaries. You can read month...reactionscomments
When You Don't Know What to SayTo say that being diagnosed with Crohn’s is difficult is an understatement. In addition to suddenly living with a life-long illness, we are suddenly expected to continue living our lives...reactionscomments
My Current Crohn’s Exercise RoutineWorking out consistently is crucial for our bodies to stay healthy and happy. We all know this, but as Crohn’s patients, working out isn’t so simple. We deal with a...reactionscomments
My Infusion EssentialsShortly after my Crohn’s disease diagnosis, I began my first biologic medication - one that was administered every 8 weeks via IV infusion. As someone who had previously endured multiple...reactionscomments
7 tips for injecting yourself with Humira for the first timeToday I want to talk about my top tips if you're injecting yourself for the first time with Humira (also called Adalimumab). This can seem really daunting at first, especially...reactions1comment
Ginger & Fruit PopsiclesHaving a bad nausea day? Having a hard time hydrating when you really don’t feel like drinking much because you feel bloated and ill? Here is what I do when...reactionscomments
New Year’s Resolutions From A Thirty-Year Crohn’s PatientIn 2020, many of us had lofty plans. Sadly, in many cases, these plans were totally shattered. Careers were put on hold, relationships scrapped, health suffered. Some lost those closest...reactionscomments
Acceptance and Home Health CareMissed Part 1 and Part 2 of this series? Check out here what you've missed so far. We last left off talking about how vulnerable we feel when we become...reactionscomments
The Dreaded NG TubeA nasogastric tube is sometimes needed after an intestinal blockage. I've had quite a few blockages over the years, but have only had the NG tube put in once (although...reactions3comments
Re-Learning My BodyYears ago, I began to believe that once I learned my body, that was it! Besides the medications and surgeries, I just knew that once I learned what my body...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect with Real People Living with Crohn’s or Colitis?Navigating life with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can sometimes be scary or confusing, especially when going through it alone. After hearing those words – “you have inflammatory bowel disease” –...reactionscomments
The New Normal: In-Home InfusionsFor those of you not familiar with the Entyvio infusion process, it is actually not that bad, however, it does take some time out of your day, and the amount...reactions1comment
Banana Coconut and Lime Ice LolliesI wanted to get this ice lolly recipe in before the sun completely disappears! I recently bought some ice lolly molds online, because I was spending far too much money...reactions1comment
Searching for a New House with IBD in a PandemicThis past year, my daughter grew into a toddler. She wanted to move around more, and do more, and see more, and play more. At the same time, the world...reactionscomments
Miscarriage & IBD GuiltTrigger warning: This post will discuss some difficult topics such as miscarriage, grief, and loss. If these are topics you’re currently struggling with, I’d recommend checking out some of our...reactionscomments
Excused Absence & Disclosing My Condition At Work“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public high school teacher, I arrived at school carrying...reactions13comments
From Shame to Sharing: A Personal JourneyI have always thought of myself as a helpful person, yet I have always struggled with asking for help when I need it. When I first experienced symptoms of ulcerative...reactions5comments
Series | How my Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Physical ActivityThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings...reactions4comments
