Trying Beef Liver As A Natural Iron Supplement For AnemiaI have always struggled with iron deficiency anemia since being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011. Since my diagnosis, I have been...reactions15comments
Getting Appy: The Apps I Use To Manage Life With Crohn'sAm I the only one who's a bit of a phone addict? Perhaps it's the fact that so much of our support...reactions1comment
How Humor Helped Me Cope With ColitisMy husband and I were carpooling to work. He was driving and I had my work notebook in my hands. I began...reactionscomments
When You Feel Like You Have No SupportThere are certain things in my life that I tend to take for granted--a roof over my head, clean water, and accessibility...reactionscomments
A Letter on Lessons, Gratitude, and Hope for the IBD CommunityDear Community, Four years ago, I joined this IBD community and felt like I had finally found my voice. Doing my part...reactions3comments
Focusing On Safe Foods Instead of UC Triggers"Make sure you avoid stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, unnatural sugars, cruciferous vegetables, anything with a peel, bubbly drinks, dairy in all forms...reactions8comments
Real Talk: Looking Ahead After an IBD DiagnosisLiving with IBD changes so much – from how you see yourself to what happiness means day to day. In this episode...reactionscomments
Managing UC During Stress: How I Unpack the "Suitcase of Worry"It’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my...reactions1comment
My Top Tips for Coping With Crohn's and Colitis FlaresFlares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare. If you have Crohn's...reactions13comments
My Journey to a Positive Pregnancy with Crohn's DiseaseCurrently, I have just begun my second trimester of pregnancy with my first baby, and I wanted to offer a positive perspective...reactions3comments
Managing Invisible Aspects of Crohn's and Ulcerative ColitisThere is a lot to learn when it comes to managing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I often remind my patients that...reactionscomments
Real Talk: The IBD Treatment JourneyFinding the right treatment for IBD can take time, patience, and persistence. In this episode, Natalie Hayden, Deanna Marie Spencer, and Shamekka...reactionscomments
What I Wish People Understood About Life With Ulcerative ColitisThis year’s World IBD Day really made me think about what I think is the most important thing to talk about on...reactions3comments
Using Spoon Theory to Explain Crohn's and Colitis FatigueOften, I close myself off from friends and family when I'm dealing with an ulcerative colitis flare. The considerate "how are you...reactions10comments
Explaining Crohn's To A ChildAcross the last three years I've been hospitalized numerous times for a variety of ailments, including a Crohn's flare. We've always used...reactions2comments
How Life’s Challenges and Past Trauma Can Trigger UC FlaresLike never-ending waves crashing upon the shore, life’s challenges can trigger a colitis flare in a flash. Stress of any kind sends...reactionscomments
Crohn's and the FODMAP Elimination DietAs far as we know, diet neither causes nor cures Crohn's or ulcerative colitis. However, certain diets have been shown to be...reactions1comment
Nighttime AnxietiesWhile anxiety is very common in today's society, it is even more prevalent among people who suffer from a chronic illness like...reactions1comment
Getting a Disabled Parking Permit and Getting Over StigmaI wasn't able to find a parking space within reasonable proximity to the front of the store. By the time we hiked...reactions3comments
Is It My Crohn's Disease or Something Else?One of the most frustrating things I personally find about living with Crohn's disease is the fact we can't see our disease.Although...reactions10comments
