The Anxiety of Using the Toilet in Other People’s HomesI used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I...reactions3comments
The Difference of Having a Good CaregiverI had a very difficult, complicated year in 2021. I have lived in and out of the hospital due to several health...reactionscomments
Dealing With Trapped WindOne of the most common questions I see asked in the #IBDSuperHeroes Facebook group is: "Any tips for relieving trapped wind?" Trapped...reactionscomments
Pain Management FrustrationsA little while ago I wrote an article about pain management. I will be honest and say that I am literally writing...reactions5comments
Thankful For BiologicsDespite being actively ill with other diseases, including a troubling GI diagnosis, this is the closest I’ve come to deep and clinical...reactionscomments
Consider This When Choosing Your GastroenterologistThere are many decisions that must be made when living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. From selecting an insurance carrier to...reactionscomments
Reaching for Remission... Right?Remission is what most people with IBD are striving for. It's also what our healthcare team is striving for, for us. However...reactionscomments
Four Unconventional Techniques For Managing Abdominal PainIBD sufferers frequently experience abdominal pain. This is often chronic and debilitating. In other cases, it can force you to go to...reactions6comments
Talking About Alternative & Complementary Treatments With Your DoctorIn our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. Next up...reactionscomments
Spice Up Your IBD DietSpice. It is what runs the economy on planet Arrakis in Frank Herbert's novel (turned blockbuster movie) "Dune." It also appears to...reactions2comments
The Rough Road to Diagnosis: From a Parent of a Child With Crohn’sIn 2014, when my son was 12 years old, I began to worry that his growth was slowing, as he didn’t seem...reactions4comments
Falling Back Into a Crohn’s Flare After Being in RemissionI’m a veteran IBD patient, having lived with Crohn’s disease now for more than a decade. I mostly understand how my body...reactionscomments
The Infusion HangoverAfter years of struggling with IBD symptoms, when I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I was most hopeful of not only...reactionscomments
Recognizing a Trigger FoodI’m more than a decade into living with IBD. I have spent agonizing days, weeks, months, and years navigating what I eat...reactionscomments
How To Deal With Butt LeakageIt’s the worst. You walk from point A to point B, and you leak. Why? Oh, there are so many factors, unfortunately. Crohn’s disease...reactions10comments
Environmental Triggers and IBD SymptomsWhile city life offers definite cultural and social benefits, a more rural environment has helped moderate my IBD symptoms. Coincidence? Perhaps. All...reactions3comments
The Joys of the Stool TestOne slightly vexing aspect of IBD is the stool test. For the uninitiated, this involves defecating in a pan before scooping out your...reactions2comments
The Gut-Brain Axis and IBDI've talked on here before about how IBD can impact your mental health and why we need to do more to support...reactionscomments
Dealing With Incontinence and IBDAccidents. Incontinence. Call it what you will. To be in your 20s and experiencing fecal incontinence is soul-destroying. I’m not saying it’s...reactions4comments
Flare, Recover, Prepare, Flare: Life with Crohn's DiseaseI recently wrote about my Crohn’s disease and the way the seasonal changes affect me. While I was describing the pattern of...reactions10comments
