Processing feelings - I'm angry all the time...I bet you can relate better than anyone what it feels like to be out of control and disempowered. Maybe you can...reactions3comments
Always On Your Mind!...As quick as you can be in remission is as quickly as you can have a flare. Also, as quickly as a medication...reactionscomments
Traveling with babies + IBD...Being a patient and a parent, the holidays are always a mixture of joy and stress. The food. The family. The travel...reactionscomments
This Year I am Going to Set an Intention, Not a Resolution...As I write this, it is the end of the year, it’s the end of the day, and soon will be the...reactions4comments
Boom - Welcome 2020!...So life has kind of been crummy recently. I'm not exactly sailing off into the sunset of 2019 & making a roaring...reactions7comments
The SCD diet for my IBD...Here is my experience with IBD - from how I got it, to how I cured it. https://beguyledblog.wordpress.com/2019/12/17/the-scd-diet-cures-ibd/...reactions1comment
Sepsis with Crohn’s or Colitis: Cause and Impact...Life with a chronic condition can bring many challenges. Some, like sepsis, may be life-threatening and require immediate attention. Sepsis is a...reactionscomments
Setting New Year's Resolutions with Crohn's Disease...When the clock strikes at midnight on January 1st, we suddenly feel like we have a new lease on life. Resolutions are...reactions8comments
Sober for NYE...December 31st kind of parts the seas for a lot of people, doesn't it? I know you certainly won't find me drinking...reactions5comments
Traveling With Crohn’s...In 2012, I traveled all through Europe with a friend. It was an amazing three-week adventure. That said, I was a bit surprised...reactions5comments
Are you making any changes in your self-care routine for 2020?...Whether it's a change in diet, symptom management, self-care, coping, etc. Do you have any new goals for your Crohn's or colitis...reactions5replies
Throwing a Party for Someone With Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis...A few weeks ago, I came across pictures from my bridal shower. For many brides-to-be, this is a fun tradition that they...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease & Pregnancy: Labor & Delivery...As a Crohn’s patient, I had some extra worries rattling around in my head prior to experiencing childbirth for the first time...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Staying Jolly Through the Holidays When You have IBD...Is the hustle and bustle of the holiday season making you stressed and overwhelmed? Chances are, if you have IBD like me...reactions3comments
Don’t Be Crohn’s Alone During the Holidays This Year...The holidays are a huge stressor for many of us with Crohn’s disease. The same can definitely be said for those living...reactions2comments
Eating out seems IMPOSSIBLE. Am I alone?...Hi! Recently diagnosed with Crohn's here. I can’t go to sports events or concerts (anything in a stadium) anymore! I feel TRAPPED...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
Living with Crohn's from one decade to another...As we say goodbye to 2019 and look onward to the start of 2020 and beyond, it's expected that we all reflect...reactions2comments
Uncomfortable Holiday Questions...The holiday season is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to get together. We are sometimes fortunate to not see people...reactions1comment
Surviving the Winter Months...I used to really mind the winter months. While I was grateful to live in Pennsylvania where we enjoy four seasons, I...reactions2comments
Living With a Chronic Condition & Dating...How does living with a chronic condition impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory...reactionscomments