Lemon Parsley PastaAre you a Crohn's or UC patient who cannot tolerate tomatoes yet loves pasta? Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the...reactions2comments
Deciding To Get Ostomy SurgeryAlmost everyone, I think, eventually needs to make the decision for surgery no matter what it is. Sometimes it's an easy decision...reactions5comments
How To Handle Rectal Bleeding With UCWhile ulcerative colitis may come with a ton of potential symptoms, rectal bleeding is a huge issue for many patients. Understandably, it...reactions4comments
Concerns About Aging With Crohn’sAs I enter the last year of being in my 20s, I honestly feel as if I’m entering my 40s most days...reactions21comments
Ulcerative Colitis Plus COVID: 2 Is Not Better Than 1More than 2 and a half years into the pandemic, I was starting to think I would somehow avoid getting COVID-19. I've...reactions1comment
Justifications I Make During A FlareHave you ever been in such a tight spot physically, emotionally, or financially that you find different ways to justify splurging on...reactions2comments
When Your Own Family Cares to Know Nothing About Crohn’s DiseaseUnfortunately, I know I am not the only one that experiences this, but how disheartening is it to know that your own...reactions9comments
Taking IBD One Step at a TimeWhen handed a lifelong illness, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is...reactions10comments
Planning for the Future With Chronic IllnessI’ve talked about this a lot on my own website; the difficulty I have faced planning for the future because of living...reactions1comment
Being Chronically Ill is a Full-Time JobBeing chronically ill is absolutely, without a doubt a full-time job! Obviously, the severity of a person’s disease will dictate how much...reactions3comments
Navigating High-Pressure Situations with IBDWe as IBD patients know how stressful it is to participate in almost any event outside the home that requires using a...reactions3comments
Common IBD Diagnostics and Exams and How They Disrupt LifeI don't think we talk about the kind of tests and procedures we encounter throughout our journey with IBD enough. For me...reactions1comment
A Colonoscopy DiaryColonoscopies are some of the most detested medical procedures, and yet they are vital for everyone, especially those of us with ulcerative...reactions1comment
Enter Our Epicured GiveawayThe Epicured Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The inflammatory bowel disease community knows all too well that finding...reactionscomments
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...reactions11comments
Am I Overreacting?I am definitely guilty of falling into the category of Crohn's disease patients who think "Should I call my doctor, or am...reactions6comments
Living With ConstipationBefore I was officially diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, my No. 1 symptom was constipation, but at the time, I didn't know it...reactionscomments
When My Dietary Restrictions Are Met with Eye RollsAnother conference is scheduled at work, and my eyes scan an email to see what dinner options will be available. I sigh...reactions7comments
Test Your Knowledge: How Well Do You Know Crohn's or UC?As part of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, we want to raise awareness about all of the ins and outs of inflammatory...reactionscomments
Uncomfortable Holiday QuestionsThe holiday season is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to get together. We are sometimes fortunate to not see people...reactions1comment
