Best Snacks for Gut-Friendly Globetrotting...Traveling has always been a priority of mine, but when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I feared my globe-trotting days were...reactionscomments
The Best and Worst Foods to Eat With UC...The topic of what to eat and what not to eat when living with UC always seems to be so touchy. It...reactions3comments
Peanut Butter Cup Rice Cakes...Rice cakes are my saving grace when I am experiencing digestive issues, as they are light, not fried, easy to digest, and...reactionscomments
What living in Greece taught me about body confidence...I never felt like I belonged in Australia. I just didn't fit. I wasn't like my peers and felt a little too...reactions1comment
"What’s Crohn's?" How I Explain My Condition to Others...After being sick for a very long time, I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2009. By this point, I’d...reactions1comment
Living with Fatigue and Ulcerative Colitis...After living with ulcerative colitis for over three decades, I’m so tired of being tired. On some days, it feels like a...reactions9comments
Aaron Blocker...Aaron Blocker’s advocacy work originally began after receiving his Crohn’s disease diagnosis. As a way to meet others and provide support to...
Iron Infusion Life Hack...Lately, I have been struggling with iron deficiency anemia, and have been prescribed iron infusions in order to elevate my iron stores...reactions8comments
By My Side Through It All: Chronic Illness and Our Pets...With Crohn's and ulcerative colitis comes pain, sickness, flares, and so many emotions. Through all of my difficult health struggles, having my...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Being a "Professional Patient"...Living with Crohn's disease since 2009 has equipped me with a special superpower I never knew I needed. After numerous hospital stays...reactions6comments
What I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With IBD..."I have what . . . ?" Some IBD diagnoses come as a shock. Perhaps you had never even heard of Crohn's...reactionscomments
Gastroparesis and IBD – An Unlucky Combo...Since getting my PICC line and coming off total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in June, my body has been declining rapidly. I’ve chosen...reactions1comment
Having an Answer to “What Can I Do to Help You?"...There are a lot of times someone with IBD might be laid up in bed because of a flare, recouping from surgery...reactions6comments
Finding Comfort and IBD Support From a Pet..."Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good...reactionscomments
Do We Really Know the Root Cause of UC?...As one who has suffered from ulcerative colitis (UC) for over thirty years, I’ve heard it all. People love to speculate about...reactions4comments
The Tin Man Effect: Joint Pain and UC...A pulsating throb awakens me at night. I attempt to stretch, to ease the lightning bolts of shooting pain, but my arms...reactions21comments
What It's Like Getting An Iron Infusion...If you have Crohn's or UC, you have likely fallen into the "low iron" category. Malabsorption of key nutrients like iron, vitamin...reactions2comments
Crohn's Disease and My Annual Full-Body Skin Check...Last year, I wrote an article about finding a lump in my breast, and how much I wanted Crohn's and ulcerative colitis...reactions6comments
More Than Just Fatigue: Managing Anemia with Ulcerative Colitis...Ulcerative colitis has many different faces. Sometimes, it can be explosive, other times sneaky. You might think a flare is under control...reactions2comments
Working With IBD: I Am Reliable, but My Health Is Not...It's hard enough living day to day with my Crohn's, worrying about things millions of people don't have to, let alone worrying...reactions5comments
