How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Mental Health...This is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions2comments
Invisible Illness Frustrations...Looking OK does not equal feeling OK, and this is one of the most frustrating things when it comes to having an...reactionscomments
Should We Be Talking Surgery Earlier?...A question I'm often asked, and one that I’d like to pose to you is, "Do you think our healthcare team should...reactions13comments
Tips + Questions to Ask for Better Doctor's Appointments...In an ideal world, each of us would feel like our doctor was giving us the best care, regardless of how busy...reactions1comment
Questions About My Long UC Journey...I’ve learned the value of connecting with those who also struggle with Crohn’s and colitis. The encouragement offered by each member seems...reactions6comments
One Simple Act That Can Potentially Help Your Crohn’s Symptoms...Some days are better than others when living with Crohn’s. Perhaps we ate something that didn’t agree with our digestive system or...reactions5comments
The Mental Fatigue of Living with IBD...When I first began experiencing symptoms of IBD, I was distraught. Not only was I sicker than sick, but I was fatigued...reactions11comments
Life Is Still Beautiful With Crohn’s...I realize this can be a loaded phrase, and it’s okay to disagree with me, but I am just sharing my opinion:...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease Is Not Your Fault...Do you ever think to yourself, what did I do to bring this upon myself? Maybe if I would have eaten better...reactions13comments
One Thing I Would Change About My Crohn’s Journey...Looking back on my Crohn’s journey, one of the biggest mistakes I did was isolate from my friends and community. And by...reactions8comments
What It Truly Feels Like Living with Crohn's Disease...There is a lot of information on this site regarding Crohn's disease. Some articles are informational regarding specific symptoms such as diarrhea, joint...reactions3comments
Real Talk: The Unseen Challenges of IBD...Living with IBD often means facing challenges that others can’t see. In this episode, Natalie Hayden, Deanna Marie Spencer, and Shamekka Marty...reactionscomments
Beyond Tired: What It's Like to Live with Fatigue and IBD...When it comes to describing our IBD symptoms, we tend to talk about our bowel habits a lot of the time. That's...reactions7comments
That Heavy Feeling: Crohn's Fatigue...When you are diagnosed with Crohn's disease, there is so much to take in. The symptoms are vast and complicated. In the beginning...reactions17comments
Deanna Marie Spencer...Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 15, Deanna Marie knows firsthand the challenges of living with a chronic illness. As...
5 Things To Eat When You Feel Like Eating Nothing At All...Nausea. Constant toilet trips. No appetite. Gnawing stomach. There are many reasons why some days it just seems easier to avoid eating...reactions9comments
4 Lessons I Learned Navigating Ulcerative Colitis and Food...After an inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis, the world of food takes on an entirely new complexion. Suddenly, harmless snacks become potential landmines...reactions18comments
