Our Trip to GreeceFinally, after ten months of being married, my wife and I were finally able to go on our honeymoon. We decided to...reactionscomments
Can a good night sleep actually help your Crohn's Disease?A good night sleep can be hard to find these days, with everything open 24/7 and the constant lure of our phones...reactions8comments
My Top Tips for Dealing With the Unpredictability of Living with Crohn’sI've been traveling a lot lately and to be honest, it never gets any easier. Living with Crohn’s disease makes everything I...reactions10comments
Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of Ulcerative ColitisDiarrhea and stomach pain are the 2 symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) that get the most "air time," but are they actually...reactions20comments
Blood Work PreferencesA diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis usually comes with a lot of doctors appointments, medical tests, blood work, medication trial...reactions3comments
Why My Specialist Changed My Crohn’s Biologic Dosing and FrequencyOver the past few weeks, I’ve seen a lot of chatter across social media about Crohn’s medication hopping. If you’re unfamiliar with...reactionscomments
Priorities, Planning, and Chronic IllnessEvery day we all have decisions and choices to make. Part of life is planning, and while living with a disease like...reactions6comments
My New Crohn’s Colonoscopy Prep TipsFor the record, I am not a fan of colonoscopies. Show me someone who says they love them and I will show...reactions6comments
You Can Have Crohn’s and Still Be “Healthy”After going through my list of medications, medical history, and past procedures regarding my Crohn’s disease, the nurse or doctor whom I...reactionscomments
Low NumbersWhen you spend over a year in the hospital, you start to get used to the routines. I always knew when there...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease & Motherhood: Breastfeeding (Nursing or Pumping) and MedicationIf you’ve followed along for a little while, I recently became a new mom. After years of struggling to conceive, undergoing fertility...reactionscomments
Why Language MattersWhen a celebrity is on the news for being diagnosed with something serious or they are speaking about it, there is often...reactions3comments
My First Concert with Crohn'sSince I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, back in 2009, I never had the urge to go to a concert. Honestly, it...reactionscomments
Will I Ever Be the Old Me?This is always, in my opinion, one of the hardest things to deal with when being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Grieving the...reactions9comments
IBD & Serious Multitasking on Good DaysAs someone who has had symptoms of Crohn’s disease for over 10 years now, I often think about my life in seasons...reactions4comments
How To Decide When The Hospital is Needed For UCWhen you live with a chronic illness like ulcerative colitis, it can be difficult to know what exactly warrants a trip to...reactionscomments
Why I Share My Life With IBD OnlineI’ve posted a ton on this site over the past few years. Although I’ve shared a great variety of things, I think...reactions3comments
Breastfeeding and IBD: A good combination?I've been writing about my experiences of IBD, pregnancy and beyond so today I thought I'd broach the topic of breastfeeding. Like...reactions1comment
Be Your Own AdvocateI’ve known my body for 33 years. I know how it feels when I eat something I shouldn’t. I know how I...reactions2comments
What to Expect During a Fecal Microbial Transplant (FMT)Bacteriotherapy - what is it? Antibiotics usually take out ALL the bacteria, including the good bacteria in addition to the bad bacteria...reactions2comments
