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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions9comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions5comments
How can I get a quicker diagnosis?...Hello, I have been back and forth to the hospital for about 3 years and still have no diagnosis. My symptoms are...reactions5replies
Emergency Kit Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Emergency Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE...reactionscomments
The Pain of Re-Diagnosis...This is a topic I haven’t hit on a lot because I’m honestly still trying to navigate it and understand it myself...reactions1comment
IBD: Fear of the Flare...I could write forever about the things I’ve learned during the last 10 years living with inflammatory bowel disease, but today I...reactions2comments
