25 Things that Living with Crohn's Disease Has Taught Me"There are many illnesses and negative things that have happened to people that have gotten them to greatness. Without the obstacles, these...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...reactionscomments
Which Do I Have: Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis?When I think of the word "diagnosis," I get a sense of nagging anxiety, but also hope. With a diagnosis, there is...reactions3comments
10 Steps To Becoming An Empowered PatientBeing diagnosed with any chronic condition is overwhelming in itself. Being diagnosed with IBD is especially hard because there are many topics...reactions1comment
Elevated Fried Egg Bagel SandwichThis recipe is one of my new favorites. We have been experimenting with having eggs for dinner, as they are a relatively...reactionscomments
Foods I Don't Eat Since My Crohn’s DiagnosisAh yes, the dreaded topic of food and IBD. It is so complicated to chat about this since everyone is so drastically...reactions8comments
Life with Crohn's – A Husbands PerspectiveA guest post written by Krystal's husband: I never knew what illness was until I met my wife. I come from a...reactions5comments
Basil DressingHow many times have you reached for a bottle of dressing on the shelf of a grocery store instead of making your...reactionscomments
Colitis Landfill: Taking Out the Trash on Failed TreatmentsThe most out-of-reach cabinet in my kitchen is above the refrigerator. At 5-feet-4-inches, I can't reach it without the help of a...reactionscomments
Tips for Staying Mentally Strong After a Crohn’s DiagnosisWhen you are diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, your life turns upside down. Not only is your body in disarray and struggling to...reactionscomments
Tips Before Giving Advice to a Crohn's PatientCrohn's patients are all too familiar with the unsolicited advice we receive from others about how to treat our disease. What causes...reactions10comments
Crohn's Disease and My Weight Struggles"You’re too fat, there's no way you have Crohn's disease. Only skinny people have that." "You’re too skinny, you must have an...reactions37comments
Crohn's Is More Than a Pooping Disease… but It’s Still a Pooping Disease!We all know that IBD is way more than a pooping disease, right? But it's also still a pooping disease. I've been...reactions2comments
Dating with an OstomyDating with an ostomy can be daunting and a little frightening. It’s hard to put yourself out there in the first place...reactions1comment
Crohn's May Be Invisible But My Side Effects Were NotHumira can be the magic drug that puts many Crohn's patients in remission. I remember seeing commercials, hearing patients claim that "remission...reactions7comments
Fear - that weight loss can bringI've recently lost a fair amount of weight and I can't really say that the feedback has been fantastic. I wanted to...reactions9comments
My Clothes Don't Fit–Thanks UC!We all know that inflammatory bowel disease comes with a multitude of problems (it isn't just about bowel issues!). Many experience skin...reactions5comments
You Don’t Have Crohn’s? Then Keep Your Comments to Yourself!Unless you’ve been through it yourself, or are a caregiver for someone who’s suffering, you have no idea what it’s like living...reactions28comments
What’s It Like to Experience an IBD Flare?When a loved one or friend says they're "flaring," you may wonder what they mean. You may question how serious it is...reactions9comments
With Crohn's Disease, the Smallest Tasks can be Huge AccomplishmentsWhat is your biggest accomplishment? For me, some days just taking a shower feels like running a marathon. During times in my...reactions1comment
