When People Say "At least it's not cancer"“At least it’s not cancer” is a phrase that many IBD patients hear when talking about their lifelong, chronic condition. I really...reactions6comments
What it was like to be hospitalized as a momWhen you live with Crohn's you learn to expect the unexpected. The unpredictability of the disease is a constant reminder that the...reactions1comment
Holidays and Chronic IllnessHolidays are a very trying time for many people. Although the movies and media may not portray it as such. We all...reactions2comments
What to Bring Patients Hospitalized with a FlareWhen visiting someone in the hospital, or someone who has recently been discharged, you often bring them flowers, snacks, or some kind...reactions9comments
6 Tips for Flying with Crohn’s DiseaseTraveling by air with Crohn’s disease can be daunting, especially if you are experiencing a flare. Airports for the most part, are busy...reactions4comments
I have Crohn's. Does my daughter also?My daughter Arabella is only 4 years old; she only just had her birthday 2 weeks ago. Since she was barely 2...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease & Motherhood: Who Takes Care of Your Baby When You Don't Feel Well?In May, I became a first-time mom. I also have Crohn’s disease. I’ve written some articles over the last year on my...reactions2comments
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
7 Ways to Avoid Germs with Crohn’sThis is the story of how I stumbled upon 7 ways to avoid germs with Crohn’s disease. The other day, I was...reactions3comments
Upcoming Thanksgiving HolidayThanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and I sure do have lots to be thankful for. My biological injections keep working. I don’t want...reactionscomments
Seeing a Doctor For a Cold Just Feels WrongI have been dealing with a bad cough, sore throat, and general cold symptoms for about two months now. In a previous...reactions5comments
Emergency Kit Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Emergency Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE...reactionscomments
The Pain of Re-DiagnosisThis is a topic I haven’t hit on a lot because I’m honestly still trying to navigate it and understand it myself...reactions1comment
IBD: Fear of the FlareI could write forever about the things I’ve learned during the last 10 years living with inflammatory bowel disease, but today I...reactions2comments
Last SentencesSomewhat recently, my father was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). When I first heard the news, it was devastating, yet familiar...reactions2comments
Find Your Own TribeIt’s no secret. No matter how many times you tell your loved ones how you are suffering with Crohn’s symptoms, unless they actually...reactions4comments
Advocating for Crohn’s Disease on Capitol HillAt a health conference a few years back, I was fresh off the hill. Capitol Hill, that is. I was feeling pretty...reactions5comments
Crohn's Disease & Motherhood: Tips for Breastfeeding (Nursing or Pumping) During InfusionsBefore becoming a new mom, I knew my Crohn’s disease and the medication I take for it could impact my ability to...reactionscomments
Doing Things I Never Thought I’d Be Able To: Horseback Riding with Ulcerative Colitis | Part 2This is Part 2. Part 1 is here. As badly as I wanted to go horseback riding, I knew it wouldn't end...reactionscomments
Dating With IBDDating with IBD can be tricky. Many years ago, I got involved with a cute brunette from Ohio. We met on vacation...reactions5comments
