IBD-Friendly Frozen Yogurt BitesI suppose you could really make your own yogurt for this recipe in your Instant Pot, as I’m seeing so many people do on social media for their families, but...reactionscomments
Ways To Pass The Time During IBD InfusionsShortly after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my doctor prescribed a biologic medication. One that I would receive via IV infusion. I was no stranger to IVs - the years...reactions2comments
Bruising and Crohn's DiseaseToday I wanted to talk about another one of those extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD we often neglect to mention and that's bruising. Of course, we all bruise from time to...reactions2comments
How I Know When It’s Time to Go to the ER for Crohn's DiseaseUnfortunately, if you have Crohn's disease, heading to the emergency room is something that can occur often. The nature of the disease brings many ups and downs. You have periods...reactions20comments
Deciding Whether to Switch DoctorsSwitching doctors can be stressful, so I’ve only done so when absolutely necessary. But over a 30-year period, I’ve had four gastroenterologists, five if you count the doctor who treated...reactions5comments
Vulnerability & Home Health CareIf you happened to miss Part 1 of this series, please read that first and it will lead you back to how I came to be involved in Home Health...reactions2comments
Packing Must-Haves for TravelI love to travel. I have never shied away from seeing new countries, experiencing memorable vacations, or booking a flight on a whim to visit friends across the country. Traveling...reactions4comments
Does Surgery For Crohn’s Or Ulcerative Colitis Improve Quality of Life?It is not a surprise for anyone with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC) to read that the conditions can impact a person’s quality of life. For some, IBD may...reactions1comment
The Battle of LettuceBefore I got diagnosed with Crohn's, I loved all food. Even those green vegetables that most young children can not stand. Of course, and as you may all well know, my...reactions7comments
What Chronic Diarrhea Means To MeI’d like to start by saying I don’t make it a huge habit of talking about my bowels... although, as an IBD patient advocate, I guess that’s only partially true...reactions18comments
Living with the Unknown as a TeenagerFirst, as a new contributor, I want to THANK the community advocates team at inflammatoryboweldisease.net for the invitation to offer support and share my experiences dealing with ulcerative colitis. THANK...reactions4comments
My Go-To Vegan Green SmoothieSmoothies can be a great way to get plenty of fruit and vegetables in your diet. I don't do lots of smoothies when flaring because I find they can be...reactionscomments
Home Health Care and Health CrisesIn Part 1 of 3 in this series, I'll talk about how the after-effects of a health scare became long-term new health issues. I talked about dealing with the physical...reactionscomments
We All Deserve To Feel Seen & HeardTo the anxiety-ridden patient, I see you. I understand your fears although there are times you may feel they are invalid. I understand you worry over “small things” that don’t...reactions3comments
My must-have kitchen gadgets for cooking with Crohn's diseaseWith a new year now here, lots of people set a resolution to be more creative in the kitchen. Cooking with Crohn's disease can be tricky. Not only does it...reactions13comments
The Risks And Rewards Of Intestinal ResectionsDid you know most sufferers of Crohn's disease have at least one surgery at some point? One reason for this is the small intestine is a relatively narrow passageway (at...reactions16comments
Is There Such a Thing as Talking Too Much About Your Disease?I remember when I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2009. It was just shy of my 24th birthday and I was terribly embarrassed to share my new diagnosis...reactions2comments
Low Residue Fruit Pizza TartsEver just get a taste for something special but don't know when to make it? How about now! Don't wait! These Low residue fruit pizza/cookie cup pizza tarts are where...reactionscomments
My Decision to Get the COVID-19 VaccineAs an IBD patient on a biologic, I have been immuno-compromised for years. I have made the choice to get the flu shot each year, to wear a mask when...reactionscomments
Series | How my Ulcerative Colitis impacted my Mental HealthThis 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...reactions2comments
