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 full of soluble fiber. And, the one aspect of...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 service dog Piper by my side has been...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 diets may trigger Crohn's or worsen its symptoms...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 throughout your IBD journey. For me, personally, I...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 help manage symptoms. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)...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 D, and B12 are common among IBD patients...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 two individuals react alike and behave alike under...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 pregnant." What they failed to mention was that it...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 were the culprits. But they now know that...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 the stay will be, what tests will be...reactions14comments
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 disease, my flares have varied in length and...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 8-9 years, I was constantly flaring and struggling...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 been interested in trying yoga to see if...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 to avoid. More than that, I thought I...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 suffer in silence, spending nights that we could...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 correctly diagnosed or finding a treatment that worked...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, there isn't. Instead, there are a plethora of...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, I was a dairy feign. As a matter of...reactions2comments
Broccoli Mac and Cheese RecipeI used to make this recipe frequently when I was first starting to incorporate vegetables into my diet. Macaroni and cheese is relatively easy to digest on its own for...reactionscomments
Colonoscopy: A Necessary EvilThe liquid diet. The hunger. The downing of glasses of laxative. The lead-up to a colonoscopy is not a pretty picture. Unfortunately, though, colonoscopies are now a regular part of...reactions1comment
