Frustrations of An Invisible Illness...Living with ulcerative colitis is a complicated business. There are obviously many issues we face daily, from intense pain and chronic fatigue, to constant toilet trips and debating what you...reactions4comments
Ulcerative Colitis Goes Far Beyond the Bathroom...I like to tell people that living with UC changed my view on, well, everything. I lived a healthy life until I developed UC in my early 20s. I didn't...reactionscomments
The Importance of Reliable Information...Editor's note: Between the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. We want to shed light on these challenges during Crohn’s and...reactionscomments
Some relief with herbal teas?...A co worker of mine has seen me really struggling with a flare the past couple weeks. (Starting to feel a bit better now thankfully) It's just been grueling. I...reactions8repliesDiet & Nutrition
Crohn's Disease & Seasonal Changes...In October 2009, I experienced my first real Crohn’s disease flare. At the time, I thought it was a stomach bug, something that would go away as quickly as it...reactions4comments
The Long, Frustrating Path to an Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis...Ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), causes inflammation in some or all of the large intestine. It can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis because...reactionscomments
Bathrooms Abroad...In my last article, I started to talk about how my wife and I traveled to Greece to celebrate our honeymoon. I want to continue by explaining to all of...reactions1comment
Best Smoothie for weight gain...*i often am smarter than Drs however, although I’m a nurse, please do not take any supplements until a dr that u trust is aware. But this helps energy, appetite!...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
When People Say "At least it's not cancer"...“At least it’s not cancer” is a phrase that many IBD patients hear when talking about their lifelong, chronic condition. I really cannot understand why people come out with things...reactions6comments
What it was like to be hospitalized as a mom...When you live with Crohn's you learn to expect the unexpected. The unpredictability of the disease is a constant reminder that the joy from your day can be robbed in...reactions1comment
Holidays and Chronic Illness...Holidays are a very trying time for many people. Although the movies and media may not portray it as such. We all have our issues, even those of us who...reactions2comments
What to Bring Patients Hospitalized with a Flare...When visiting someone in the hospital, or someone who has recently been discharged, you often bring them flowers, snacks, or some kind of treat like wine to wish them well...reactions3comments
6 Tips for Flying with Crohn’s Disease...Traveling by air with Crohn’s disease can be daunting, especially if you are experiencing a flare. Airports for the most part, are busy, loud, and can cause much anxiety to even...reactions4comments
I have Crohn's. Does my daughter also?...My daughter Arabella is only 4 years old; she only just had her birthday 2 weeks ago. Since she was barely 2, she'd been having diarrhea for quite some time...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease & Motherhood: Who Takes Care of Your Baby When You Don't Feel Well?...In May, I became a first-time mom. I also have Crohn’s disease. I’ve written some articles over the last year on my journey with IVF, my pregnancy, a birth plan...reactions2comments
Public Bathrooms...We’ve all had our public bathroom horror stories. One that came to mind, recently, was a few years ago, when I was using the bathroom at an ancient diner in...reactions2comments
7 Ways to Avoid Germs with Crohn’s...This is the story of how I stumbled upon 7 ways to avoid germs with Crohn’s disease. The other day, I was driving and the Howard Stern Show was on...reactions3comments
Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday...Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and I sure do have lots to be thankful for. My biological injections keep working. I don’t want to jinx myself, but they have been working...reactionscomments
Should I get a colonoscopy?...Six years ago I had chronic perianal abscesses for two years, during the last 6 months of that time I had diarrhea 10 + times a day. Had a colonoscopy...reactions7replies
Seeing a Doctor For a Cold Just Feels Wrong...I have been dealing with a bad cough, sore throat, and general cold symptoms for about two months now. In a previous article, I wrote about how difficult it was...reactions5comments