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
Will Those With Chronic Illness Ever Be Understood?Will those of us with chronic illness ever be understood? When you are in chronic pain, you are dealt one of two hands...reactions2comments
Social Outings, Restaurants, Crohn's, and Supportive FriendsIf you have Crohn's disease, you likely already feel like social outings, going out with friends, sitting in restaurants, and participating in...reactions13comments
Fatigue: One of the Worst Parts of Crohn's DiseaseYou know that feeling when you physically cannot keep your eyes open? Like when you are sitting on the couch at night...reactions20comments
Going back to Work With Crohn’s DiseaseAfter an almost seven-year hiatus from working full-time for a corporate entity, I re-entered the workforce. During those seven years of semi-retirement...reactions1comment
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactions2comments
