How Video Games Help Me Through a FlareBetween my recent flare and the pandemic, my world has mostly become confined to my own apartment. While I’ve become more comfortable...reactionscomments
New Year, New Prior AuthorizationsI honestly have a headache just typing the title for this article. As anyone on any type of expensive medication knows, a...reactionscomments
Should You Keep a Food Diary With IBD?This is a question I often see discussed amongst IBD patients. Are food diaries a good idea for those of us with...reactions5comments
What Does a Humira Nurse Ambassador Do?When I started taking Humira a few months ago, I was assigned a Nurse Ambassador — I’ll call her S — who...reactionscomments
Acupuncture for Crohn'sAcupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for thousands of years. It is often employed for pain...reactionscomments
New Year, Same DiseaseWith every new year comes renewed hope and optimism. A fresh page on the calendar means endless possibilities when it comes to what...reactions4comments
Newly Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, Real Words From Someone Who's Been ThereSomeone recently reached out to me, saying they are newly diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. They told me their medications and basically implied...reactions1comment
Watching Your Diet While On The RoadThe famous writer Gustave Flaubert once wrote: "Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world." There are other...reactionscomments
Be Kind to The Behind Giveaway- CLOSEDThis giveaway is now closed. The frequent flare-ups of Crohn's and colitis can be a literal pain in the butt. From the...reactions1comment
The Problem With Positive ThinkingPeople who rant endlessly about the power of positive thinking often get on my nerves. With certain types, it’s almost a religion...reactions3comments
Navigating Drinking Culture If You Can't Drink the Way You Did BeforeOver the years I have gone back and forth with alcohol. There have been in times in my life when I drank...reactionscomments
I Can’t Hold My Pee!!Lately, I find myself wanting to talk about the stuff we don’t ordinarily talk about. Things that might embarrass us. Things that...reactionscomments
Your Disease is as Unique as You AreFor many living with ulcerative colitis, the words “have you tried...?” are some of the most frustrating words you can hear. Many...reactionscomments
Lessons of Gratitude: A Letter of "Thanks" to UC"Experience is the best teacher." This mantra rules my life. As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought I would address how ulcerative colitis has...reactionscomments
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week: Warriors StrongMy superpowers aren’t outwardly visible. And, my super-hero cape is not actually a cape. Instead, it’s a black t-shirt sporting a bold...reactionscomments
What is Crohn's and Colitis Advocacy?It's Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week! The perfect time to think about: What does it mean to be an IBD advocate? As...reactionscomments
How My Crohn's Can Make Me Feel Like an OutsiderCrohn's disease can easily make you feel like an outsider. Why? It often exacerbates a sense that you are not like others...reactions4comments
Crohn's Disease in Your Where?Today I want to talk about how Crohn's disease can manifest in women's genitalia and what complications could possibly arise if/when a...reactions8comments
Nutrition is Different for Everyone with IBDWhen people first ask me to explain how my Crohn's disease affects me, there are a lot of questions related to diet...reactions3comments
3 Things I've Learned From Dating With IBDBefore I met my significant other, I’d dated off and on. The legitimacy of my past relationships is pretty debatable. I consider...reactions1comment
