Surviving the Holidays with Crohn's or ColitisThe holiday season is upon us, and regardless of the holidays you and your family celebrate one thing is for sure – there will be a lot of food, quite...reactions7comments
Should You Join A Support Group?I once joined a Crohn’s and colitis support group. A wide range of individuals attended each week. The ailments they spoke about ran the gamut: skin issues, abdominal pain, frequent...reactions1comment
Why getting a flu shot is so important when you have IBDIt's that time of year when everyone starts talking about flu season and sharing flu shot selfies, but this year, much like everything else, the importance of it and the...reactions2comments
Instant Pot Pulled ChickenIn a hurry? Cook in your Instant Pot! Not so much & just want to slow cook or bake your chicken in the oven? That works too. I’ve tried both multiple...reactionscomments
Why Love & Touch Matter - Even When It Isn't SexWhy love and touch matters in intimacy - even when it isn’t sex. Recently, I wrote about why touch, self-talk, and affection in different ways matter most to me on...reactions5comments
Certain SmellsThere are certain smells that trigger different emotions. As you all know, I spent over one year in the hospital dues to complications with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. As much as...reactions5comments
3 Alternative Therapies that Helped my Severe Rectal InflammationIn the past, I have suffered from horrible inflammation in my rectum. I always felt like it was engorged, inflamed, and just sore and uncomfortable 24/7. I always had to...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions8comments
Alienation and MisunderstandingWhen you have IBD, a feeling of alienation is often incredibly potent, since far too often our condition is grossly misunderstood. This is not necessarily the fault of others. But it...reactions19comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
