4 Lessons I Learned Navigating Ulcerative Colitis and FoodAfter an inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis, the world of food takes on an entirely new complexion. Suddenly, harmless snacks become potential landmines...reactions18comments
Queasy Does It: Dealing With IBD NauseaNausea is a symptom that is all too common for those with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Unfortunately it comes with the...reactions24comments
How Humor Helped Me Cope With ColitisMy husband and I were carpooling to work. He was driving and I had my work notebook in my hands. I began...reactionscomments
Am I Causing My Own Symptoms?Being told “I think your symptoms are psychosomatic” by a member of your healthcare team, can feel like a massive kick in...reactions8comments
Living with an Ostomy: 5 Tips for the New OstomateLiving with any kind of ostomy can be difficult. On one hand, you have the physical changes a person goes through after...reactionscomments
Needing a Bathroom Before, During, and After EatingMy mom used to joke that she knew the location of every bathroom across South Florida due to having me as a...reactions8comments
The Stigma of UC: Breaking the SilenceI have a secret...no one can outwardly see my struggle. To all appearances, I look normal. More importantly, I look healthy. But...reactions34comments
My Comfort Items For Crohn's FlaresUsually, I spend my sick Crohn's days in the spring and fall wrapped up in a blanket on my front porch, just...reactions3comments
Carrying Crohn's Is HeavyI recently wrote about how the mental load of living with an invisible illness (in my case, Crohn's disease) can get extremely...reactions36comments
Can Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Be Missed on a Colonoscopy?Getting an accurate diagnosis is important with any disease. A proper diagnosis helps ensure that you will be treated correctly. However, diagnosing...reactions10comments
Trusting and Following My GPS: "Gut Positioning System"I know the pain instantly. It's a pain, unlike any others. Different from menstrual cramps. Different from gas pain. Different from a...reactions11comments
Gastroenterologist Appointment Guide for IBD PatientsI remember when my general practitioner (GP) told me that I had Crohn’s more than 3 decades ago. I will never forget...reactions4comments
Tips for Last-Minute Appointment Cancellations Because of IBDUnfortunately, last-minute cancellations happen often whenever you are diagnosed with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or any other form of IBD. As we all...reactions2comments
Let's Talk About Living With A SetonNot long ago, I shared my top tips for living with a fistula. This is still an area of IBD that is...reactions6comments
The Gastrocolic Reflex: “Food Goes Right Through Me!”Have you ever eaten a meal and almost right after you've eaten, you are rushing to the bathroom to have a bowel...reactions19comments
Colitis, Gas, and BloatingRecently, I began wondering...could there be a connection between my ulcerative colitis and my gas and bloating? In the morning, I'm skinny...reactions19comments
Injured, Not Able to Wipe, and Cursing My Crohn'sAs an IBD advocate, I talk all the time about how this is far more than just a "pooping disease". As anyone...reactions11comments
The "Big Three" In Crohn’s and Colitis TestingLiving with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can often feel like being stuck in a maze of doctor visits, medications, and testing...reactions5comments
The Risks And Rewards Of Intestinal ResectionsDid you know most sufferers of Crohn's disease have at least one surgery at some point? One reason for this is the...reactions16comments
Swallowing NG Tubes: Tips and Tricks to Make it EasierHi everyone! I wanted to start off with this video of me swallowing an NG tube a few months ago while I...reactions2comments
