Crohn's + Perianal Disease: A Literal Pain In the ButtI, like most with IBD, experience a number of secondary problems related to the ongoing challenge of living with Crohn's or colitis...reactions8comments
The Relationship That is Affected Most by My Crohn'sYou may have read the title of this article and thought, "Just one relationship? So many of my relationships have been affected...reactionscomments
Do Your Own ResearchI have been in remission from Crohn's disease for a number of years and hopefully will continue that way. Over my three...reactions3comments
Why I’m So Thankful To Be Gaining WeightFor many people, gaining weight is dreadful. It can make us self-conscious. Or encourage us to pursue new avenues to slim down:...reactions1comment
Gut-Friendly Hydration SmoothieWell, folks, it's the final days of the hot summer months, and you know what that means. It's even harder to stay...reactions1comment
Why I Hate Unsolicited Food AdviceFood – the topic that patients living with inflammatory bowel disease hate the most. Seems like everyone and their mama has an opinion...reactions4comments
Public BathroomsWe’ve all had our public bathroom horror stories. One that came to mind, recently, was a few years ago, when I was...reactions2comments
Can a good night sleep actually help your Crohn's Disease?A good night sleep can be hard to find these days, with everything open 24/7 and the constant lure of our phones...reactions8comments
I’m in Remission, So Why Do I Still Get Stomach Aches?One would think that as a Crohn's or colitis patient, you fall into 1 of 2 categories: "active disease" or "in remission."...reactions6comments
What Chronic Diarrhea Means To MeI’d like to start by saying I don’t make it a huge habit of talking about my bowels... although, as an IBD...reactions18comments
Living With a Fistula in the Summer MonthsFistulas are a common part of living with IBD. It's thought about one-third of people with Crohn's will develop a fistula at...reactions1comment
Lifestyle Changes That Have Helped Me The Most With Crohn’s DiseaseOne of the hardest things I had to face when diagnosed with Crohn’s disease was my lifestyle. Let’s face it, I didn’t...reactionscomments
My Weird Reaction to an Iron InfusionRecently, I went in for an iron infusion, as I always have issues with iron deficiency anemia. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease...reactions4comments
The Gift and Curse of PrednisoneUp until recently, I have been lucky to have experienced a long period of clinical remission from my ulcerative colitis symptoms. After...reactions3comments
Tips for Doing a Stool Test at HomeI have to make an assumption here: no one likes doing a stool test at home. Unfortunately, I've had to do them...reactions6comments
Grilled Romaine SaladI know what you're thinking: "SALAD with IBD?!" Yes. And, the reason I am sharing this recipe with you is because I have found...reactionscomments
Part 1 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Navigating Claims to “Cure”There is a lot of information out there on nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When you suffer from Crohn’s disease or...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...reactions6comments
What I Eat and Drink During the Summer With Crohn’sToday is one of the hottest days in the UK but we still have many weeks of summer ahead of us. I...reactions3comments
Mango and Strawberry Baked OatsI am a big fan of oat-based breakfasts: whether that's overnight oats or making baked oats first thing. Baked oats are a...reactions7comments
