Giving In to a Craving… and Paying the Cost in the BathroomI will admit, I have an addiction. It's a good addiction. I promise. I am addicted to coffee. I really love it, and have...reactions5comments
When You Fail a Medicine... AgainFailing a medication is always a hard blow to deal with. When you first try a new drug, you think that this could...reactions9comments
Peanut Butter Cup Rice CakesRice cakes are my saving grace when I am experiencing digestive issues, as they are light, not fried, easy to digest, and...reactionscomments
By My Side Through It All: Chronic Illness and Our PetsWith Crohn's and ulcerative colitis comes pain, sickness, flares, and so many emotions. Through all of my difficult health struggles, having my...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease and the FODMAP Elimination DietThere was a time when doctors believed that diet could cause Crohn's disease. They now know this is not true. But some...reactions1comment
Another Stool Test FiascoIt is inevitable. If you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, you will be asked for a stool test at some point...reactions2comments
What Is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet?For people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – 2 forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – eating a restricted diet may...reactionscomments
What It's Like Getting An Iron InfusionIf you have Crohn's or UC, you have likely fallen into the "low iron" category. Malabsorption of key nutrients like iron, vitamin...reactions2comments
No 2 Flares Are the Same: The Variability of Ulcerative Colitis"Variability is the law of life, and as no two faces are the same, so no two bodies are alike, and no...reactions8comments
Struggling With Infertility as a Man With IBDWe all remember those days in high school when they tell you, "You must use protection or your partner will automatically get...reactionscomments
What Are Possible Environmental Triggers for IBD?The root cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is still a mystery to doctors and scientists. They once thought diet and stress...reactions2comments
Headed for a Hospital Stay? Here's What to PackBeing admitted to the hospital for a flare, procedure, or surgery is never easy and always brings about anxiety over how long...reactions36comments
My Advice on Flares (From 35 Years of Experience)Crohn's disease is unpredictable but the one thing that's guaranteed is that it will flare up. In my 35-year experience with the...reactionscomments
Finally Finding the Right Crohn's TreatmentCrohn's disease is a challenging diagnosis. For me personally, I had a very severe case that came on very quickly and intensely. For about...reactions1comment
Trying Yoga to Help My Crohn's: 4 Things I LearnedHow often do we hear about health trends and wonder, "Could it work for me?" One of these is yoga. I've always...reactionscomments
A Tale of My Changing Food TriggersAfter having had ulcerative colitis for over 5 years, I had begun to feel confident that I knew what food and drinks...reactionscomments
"Sorry, I Can't Make It…" Blame It on the Crohn'sWe've all heard of "FOMO" – fear of missing out – especially when we see others enjoying their care-free life while we...reactions4comments
When It Comes Back With No WarningI'm one of the lucky ones. I say lucky not because my journey with IBD has been simple, not because my getting...reactionscomments
Making Tough Treatment DecisionsIt would be nice if there was one pill that would simply solve ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease – but so far...reactions2comments
Crohn's Disease and DairyFor almost 9 years, dairy was an intense trigger food for me that I had to avoid. Before being diagnosed with Crohn's disease...reactions2comments
