Planning a Family While Living with Crohn’s DiseaseI was diagnosed with Crohn’s at the age of 22. I had just graduated from college, was living with three friends and...reactions2comments
When Fear Creeps InHere is my reality of life with Crohn’s Disease (in remission). I started this blog post in a note on my iPhone...reactions2comments
ExpectationsWith anything in life, it's important to set proper expectations. It's especially important for those of us living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease...reactionscomments
Is there such a thing as a Crohn's-friendly antidepressant?My mental health and IBD have always been closely intertwined. Like many people with Crohn's, I worry. I worry that I'm never...reactions2comments
Safe Foods VideoToday I come to you from my kitchen to discuss Pandora's box - eating when you're in a flare. One of the...reactions6comments
Fiber and IBD: Friend or Foe?Understanding diet and IBD can be a bit of a minefield at times. Some days you can eat anything you fancy and...reactions5comments
Helpful & Hated FoodsFood and diet are tricky when it comes to IBD, as everyone experiences things differently. It can all be very confusing. We...reactions6comments
Hiding behind a smile while living with IBDFor more than 13 years, IBD has been a part of my identity. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July 2005...reactions2comments
What I Wish Employers Knew About Crohn’s DiseaseToday’s workforce is unlike anything predicted in the past two decades. The internet, along with technology advancements, has opened the door to...reactions9comments
The Importance of CaregiversI can’t tell you exactly when I came to the realization, but eventually, I realized that I couldn’t do this disease thing...reactionscomments
Foods that Make me SickBefore I met my wife, I was eating very plain and boring food. I didn’t know any better and was very scared...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease & Motherhood: Breastfeeding (Nursing or Pumping) and DietDuring my pregnancy, I knew I wanted to breastfeed my daughter, but that my ability to do so would very much depend...reactions5comments
I Developed a Fear of Mail Due to Crohn's Disease and Disability PaperworkWhen we were tots, getting mail was a magical thing. It usually meant a magazine, book, or gift from a relative. Maybe...reactions2comments
Things to Know about the J-PouchDon’t get me wrong. I love that I have a J-Pouch. I would not be able to live the life I do...reactions6comments
I Know What They Say About Me When I'm Not AroundI've been living with inflammatory bowel disease since the spring of 2010. Correction, I was diagnosed during the spring of 2010, but...reactions2comments
Why Me?Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, there were so many days I felt so discouraged. There were so many times I just wanted...reactions2comments
Confessions of an IBD NinjaMost people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis will tell you that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an invisible illness. Life...reactions1comment
Celebrate the Small VictoriesThe most important thing I’ve come to learn in the time since I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is to celebrate the...reactions7comments
Last Week's AppointmentHaving inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires you to go to see your GI doctor at least twice a year. With me, I...reactions1comment
5 Ways to Use Social Media to Your AdvantageSocial media runs the world when it comes to the way we communicate, learn about news and express ourselves. While it often...reactions1comment
