What I Wish I Knew About Medication Years Ago...I used to refuse to take my medicine, calling it “poison.” I suppose you could make the argument that it is depending...reactions4comments
Birthday Planning with IBD...My birthday is coming up and I am having a hard time figuring out what I want to do. Or rather, what...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Have Mixed Feelings...Crohn’s disease is a day-to-day disease. One day, I could have a great day. No big stomach issues, no urgency and I...reactions1comment
The Prednisone Made Me Do It...Scenario number 1: A pill bottle falls out of the cabinet and onto your head when you open the door. It does...reactions1comment
#GivingTuesday Campaign - Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions...NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the...reactionscomments
Sickforever...I have had crohns since I was a teenager, I have tried every drug out except the biologics. I was in the...reactions6comments
This Week at Camp...For those that have read my previous articles, you know that I work at Briarwood Day Camp. Briarwood is located in the...reactionscomments
Hydration: The Significance and the Struggle...One of my biggest struggles with Crohn’s disease has been staying hydrated. It is something I have struggled with for years and...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Living with a J-Pouch...Last week, I reached a milestone in my ulcerative colitis treatment. I can officially say that I've been living with a relatively...reactions33comments
Something I'm Embarrassed to Talk About: My Teeth...During my longest hospitalization I've ever had (6 months) a tooth of mine chipped and I was left with only a portion...reactions17comments
Mommy of 3 Trying to Survive...I'm a 31 year old momma just trying to survive with Crohns. I was diagnosed in 2012 after a 2 month hospital...reactions4comments
Mine keeps on going......Well, I've always had tummy trouble, constipation, diarrhea, blood in my stool, upset tummy, ext. Well in 2009 I was getting ready...reactions1comment
Accidents And Urgency With Ulcerative Colitis...There are some really terrible videos out there on the internet that are supposed to be funny. Sometimes all I can do...reactions13comments
IBD Emergency Kit...Do you have an IBD Emergency Kit? And if so, what do you keep in yours?...reactions5replies
With Crohn's Disease, the Smallest Tasks can be Huge Accomplishments...What is your biggest accomplishment? For me, some days just taking a shower feels like running a marathon. During times in my...reactions1comment
my Daughter...we found out that my daughter had Crohn's when she was five years old. She is now 21. all this time she...reactions7comments
Potty Training at 22...One of the most horrid experiences of my life was when I had to reteach myself how to use the bathroom. I...reactionscomments
How My Evil Colon Tried to Ruin My Marriage Proposal (Part Two)...Find part 1 here. ...He ran into my room looking like a child who’d just found a chest full of candy. He...reactionscomments
The Tangled Web of Stress...Stress is something that everyone deals with on a daily basis. However, as an IBD patient, the amount of stress increases due...reactionscomments
Crohn's Newbie...I have been living with a Crohn's diagnosis for just a month. I have always had digestive issues, some serious cramping and...reactions3comments