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
Responding to negativity in the IBD communityI became an active member of the online Inflammatory Bowel Disease community back in 2014, and I now run a Facebook group...reactions3comments
Ideas on How to Get Moving With Crohn's DiseaseWhen my health began to tank several years ago, I was spinning out in a severe flare-up. I have Crohn’s, Psoriasis and...reactions3comments
Crohn's storytime: Today, I had 'an accident' right in the middle of a shopping centreWe seem to see gut health being discussed more and more frequently at the moment, but some topics are still very for...reactions15comments
How To Handle Rectal Bleeding With UCWhile ulcerative colitis may come with a ton of potential symptoms, rectal bleeding is a huge issue for many patients. Understandably, it...reactions3comments
Kidney Stones and Crohn's: A Love StoryWhen we think of symptoms that come with Crohn’s Disease, we often think of stomach irritation, nausea, bloody stools, and the occasional...reactionscomments
Difficult Aspects of Life with UCLiving with an invisible, chronic disease like ulcerative colitis is no picnic. I am sure those of you reading this who suffer...reactions12comments
Mental Health with Crohn's or ColitisI think that people who do not live with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis do not realize how much deeper IBD affects people...reactions4comments
Camp, A Crohnies HomeFor twenty-seven years, I have been going to my happy place. My happy place is camp. Camp is the place where I...reactionscomments
The Weight Gain StruggleYou aren’t alone if you are struggling to gain weight, I’m right there with you. It’s such a strange thing because as...reactions21comments
Read This Before You Come After The Spoonie CommunityI have a serious love-hate relationship with the internet. On one hand, I love that I can connect with other patients with...reactionscomments
Crohn's and the BeachSummer is a great time of year. Longer, warmer days; fun outdoor activities; and somewhat of a looser schedule...what's not to love? However, one...reactions2comments
How an Empathetic Stranger Helped Me Through Crohn’s SymptomsThe music was loud. My friends were all having a great time in the bar. And there I was. In the bathroom...reactions4comments
The most awkward places my Crohn's has flaredWe all know that when battling a flare-up, being in the comfort of your home is the best option. But unfortunately, real...reactions4comments
How Fair Is The Term "Noncompliant" When It Comes To Patients?Most of us have heard the term “noncompliant.” We tend to hear this being said often in the medical world. That term...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease & Pregnancy: My Birth PlanI’ve written about "My Journey to Motherhood", the "Emotional Parallels" I’ve found between Crohn’s Disease and Infertility, and the "Stigma" I’ve experienced...reactionscomments
I Have Crohn’s Disease and Resigned From My Job in 111 DaysHave you ever seen articles online that read like, "I make $150,000 a year and my rent is $3,000? I promise this...reactions3comments
I'd Prefer Reality to "Sugar Coating"When I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I had never heard of it. I had never even heard of inflammatory bowel disease...reactions3comments
