A "Unique" Start to SchoolThis will be my 13th year of teaching. Each year, a few days before the start, I think about, and reflect on my summer. I always give myself a pep talk...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareHealth Union (the parent company of InflammatoryBowelDisease.net) partnered with the U.S. Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of our communities about their...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Injection Day Rituals For Crohn’s DiseaseCurrently, I am prescribed Stelara for the treatment of my Crohn’s disease. Stelara is a biologic that comes in the form of an injection. It is not like Humira in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Ways to Support a Loved One with Crohn’s DiseaseWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease in 2009, my family and friends were quick to jump in and offer their help. Whether that was rides to appointments...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Crohn's Disease: An Emotional RollercoasterI am blessed to say that I have been in remission with my Crohn’s disease since August 2016. Since that time, I have gone from taking 3 biologics to 1...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Zucchini LasagnaI often eat something when I am out and about and then attempt to make a version of it myself at home. This is where this dish comes from! I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: The Worst Symptoms of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) means living with a host of symptoms. Any of these symptoms on their own can be annoying and troublesome, and yet, these...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How My Heart Softened With Crohn’s DiseaseBefore my diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, I was one stubborn and emotionally closed off girl. What I mean by emotionally closed off is, I hated when people would see my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is my IBD linked to my hormones?I've often thought my IBD and gut health was influenced by my hormones. I'm not alone in finding my symptoms seemed much worse during my period and although I can't...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How Much Control Do We Really Have Over Our Triggers?If you ask 10 people with inflammatory bowel disease what they think triggers a flare for them, the chances are that you will get multiple different responses. When I say...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Vitamin D – Are You Getting Enough?Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin to have especially if you have an inflammatory bowel disease. Unfortunately, as we all know, our condition puts extra stress on our immune systems. ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
That Old Familiar FeelingHi. My name is Amanda. I’m 33 years old, I’ve dealt with symptoms of Crohn’s disease for over a decade, and I’ve been in clinical remission for nearly two years...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
IBD-Friendly Shrimp Tacos With a TwistRecently for Cinco de Mayo, I wanted to get a little more creative with my recipes. To prepare, I made a few Mexican dishes with a lot of different substitutes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Crohn’s , COVID-19, Errands and the Same Old ChallengesFlorida is still experiencing high daily rates of people testing positive for COVID-19. Even though we still have a high positivity rate, dermatology, vision, and dental offices have reopened. We...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Impact of Hormones on my Crohn's DiseaseLong before I knew I had Crohn’s disease, I knew that when I got my period, I had miserable GI symptoms on top of regular cramps and discomfort. I’d experience...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Peanut Butter Berry SmoothieThis peanut butter berry smoothie is simple to make and easy for me to digest, even with Crohn's disease. It's the perfect breakfast or snack for a hot summer day...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
We Need To Talk About Your Vagina, Cysts, Fistulas & AbscessesTypes of cysts & abscesses that are not common and need to be talked about. Period. I felt so alone with my first Bartholin cyst. I knew it was dangerous...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With Celery Juice And Crohn's DiseaseWhen I started drinking celery juice, 16oz first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, it was rough. I was in a bad flare, on Prednisone, and feeling horrible. I...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Vegan Chocolate MousseYES, you can have your dessert and eat it, too! Living with Crohn's, I developed lactose intolerance in 2012 and have not been able to enjoy the delicious, creamy desserts...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Low Residue Foods - Part 2As I previously wrote here in Part 1 of this series, we continue to talk about the ins and outs of roughage and what we consider to be low and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
