Tips for Recovering From IBD SurgeryIt's been more than 7 years since my partial colectomy surgery and I often reflect on how much it has changed my...reactionscomments
National Stress Awareness Day: Is There a Link to IBD?Emails. Phone calls. "Chat" messages. "Ms. Musick, can you help me?" Teach. Change Class. Change subject matter. Bell rings. Intercom interruptions. As...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Cravings and IBDWe all get cravings. Whether it's the urge for something sweet, a need for a plate of starchy carbohydrates, or something specific...reactions9comments
Be Kind to the Behind Giveaway Terms and ConditionsBe Kind to the Behind Giveaway – Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Be Kind to...reactionscomments
IBD: Not To Be Confused With IBS!“My friend had that. She takes Buscopan and she’s fine now.” Let’s look at this statement for a moment. If someone had...reactions2comments
Holidays, IBD & FoodWith the holiday season upon us, I wanted to take a moment to remind a few people that the holidays are not...reactions4comments
Treating Crohn’s and Colitis Is Not An Exact ScienceThere is no magic pill to treat IBD. There is no 1-size-fits-all diet or cure-all method. Despite developing research and treatments, many...reactionscomments
My Crohn’s VowsI attended a wedding in Connecticut recently. It was a very nice affair on a pastoral farm in an area that felt...reactionscomments
Sleepless NightsOne challenging aspect about IBD is it can interrupt sleep. Most of us need 6 to 8 hours to feel refreshed. This...reactionscomments
Raspberry and Banana Vegan SmoothieSmoothies are one of my favorite ways to get fruit into my diet. I can eat some fruits (like bananas) but others-such...reactionscomments
My Decision to Get the COVID-19 VaccineAs an IBD patient on a biologic, I have been immuno-compromised for years. I have made the choice to get the flu...reactionscomments
IBD-Friendly Chicken AlfredoChicken Alfredo used to be one of my favorite things to eat before I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Now, after 16...reactions2comments
Tricking UC & Treating CDHalloween is a favorite holiday in my house because it comes exactly 10 days after my little Hippo’s birthday. He’s a party...reactions1comment
Steps to Loving Yourself MoreI recently wrote an article about the one relationship that is affected most by IBD, and that is the relationship we have...reactionscomments
Will I Ever Find a Proper Medicine to Treat My Crohn’s?I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2011, and I feel like I have tried it all. I am sure you...reactions1comment
Always Staying on Top of Your Disease, Especially During PregnancyI am excited to announce that I am due with my second child in December of this year. Our daughter will turn...reactionscomments
IBD and Flu Shots: How My Patient Experience Comforted My KidsThere are moments as an IBD mom when you realize that all you do day in and day out to manage your...reactionscomments
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBDThere's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the...reactions2comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs...reactionscomments
UC Regrets and the Negative Impacts on My HealthI have a lot of regrets when I look back on the journey my ulcerative colitis has taken. I can see many...reactionscomments
