My Flare-Friendly Potato SaladEveryone loves potatoes and I'm thankful they're one of my belly-friendly foods. I used to love potato salad in particular on a summer's day but sadly, that isn't quite as... By Jenna FarmerBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We All Need Some Sort Of OutletWhen I was in the hospital in 2002, for my second surgery in two years, I coped by writing poetry. Doctors would come into my room, making rounds, to find... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not "just being tired," and it's an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis know all too well. Fatigue can impact... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Holistic Practices I do for Crohn’sIt wasn’t until about four years after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease that I became interested in approaching treatment holistically. For the first four years, I only saw a gastroenterologist... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Should Everyone With Crohn’s or UC Ditch the Fiber?So today I wanted to talk about another nutrition topic and that is fiber. Now if you have IBD, then you're probably very aware of what fiber is: the places... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Alienation and MisunderstandingWhen asked if he hates people, Charles Bukowski said, "I don't hate them... I just feel better when they're not around." Relatable! When you have Crohn's disease, this feeling of alienation... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Crohn's Disease and Communication PlansIn the age of technology, many of us find our patient communities and support centers online, via social media, apps used to track symptoms, or right here on inflammatoryboweldisease.net. The... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Cauliflower PieThis wonderful dish is calm on the stomach. If the pine nuts worry you, you don't have to use them. It is hearty, so save some for another night. You... By Paul RichmanBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Crohn’s Disease Plus Thyroid Disease Can Make Life ConfusingAs someone who’s lived with Crohn’s disease for more than two decades, I thought I had enough to deal with. Managing the intricacies of Crohn’s disease can be a full-time... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Just because I talk about my IBD every day doesn't mean it controls meSo today I want to talk about something that has been really frustrating to me. Lately, I've been trying to be as open as I can about my journey with... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ways to Manage Ulcerative Colitis in SchoolDue to brain fog and anemia from ulcerative colitis, I never found a way to study effectively in college. After graduating, I took 3 years away from school and utilized... By Josh Samudre3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Showing More Than The Highlight Reel as an IBD MomLiving with IBD takes a lot of balance and often feels like a guessing game. I recently went to dinner with five girlfriends and had dinner on a patio. It... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Did I have IBS first, then Crohn’s?It’s such a common phrase: hindsight is 20/20. But oh is it so true! Looking back at my years leading up to my diagnosis, I can see the signs my body... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBD Outdoors (& Indoors): Gardening With IBD During a PandemicA lot has gone on in 2020 so far. For me personally, it started with being released from the hospital on the night of New Year’s Eve. Then shortly after... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Going To The Bathroom AloneThe “bathroom,” is a place of privacy. This is a place where humans take advantage of the quiet time as well. This is a place of refuge, a getaway if... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Homemade Ramen SoupSoup has always been my comfort food, but my IBD only enables me to eat clear broth-based soups. I've made up every derivative of chicken noodle soup, chicken and rice... By Amanda OsowskiBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Rich, Famous, And IllElvis died on the toilet. Strange, right? You'd think this would have been the concluding moment after a long bout with Crohn's disease. Then there's Bernie Madoff. Never had Crohn's... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Should I Tell My Employer and Coworkers About My Crohn's?Like many Crohn's patients, I was diagnosed in my 20s. And, while I am grateful to not have been sick through high school and college, being diagnosed as a "young... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
AngerI had a spiritually-oriented therapist once who suggested Crohn's disease could be exacerbated by suppression of feelings. She used to burn a candle during our session and start with a... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments