Loss of Appetite and Weight Loss...Weight loss is a typical symptom of the inflammatory bowel diseases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Weight loss is an indication...
Crohn's Disease Surgery Scars...I’ve had three Crohn's surgeries. This is before they could be done laparoscopically. So I have some decent abdominal scars. They have...reactions19comments
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
How Can IBD Affect Your Gums and Teeth?...I recently had one of my semi-annual dentist appointments and was dismayed to hear that my gums had severely receded since my...reactions7comments
How a Lifestyle Change Saved My Life...In the summer of 2013, I had just gotten out of the hospital for my 4th Crohn’s flare over two years. I...reactions5comments
Gluten and My Gut...Fluffy, sugary goodness... It’s staring me right in the face during my first-period class. The box of Jolly Pirate Donuts sits before...reactionscomments
When It’s Time to Come Off Humira...I have often blogged about my Humira diaries and today it is time for another Humira update: according to my doctors, it's...reactions2comments
Thrush in IBD Patients...Thrush, or oral candida, can be awful. It hurts to swallow, it feels like you’re choking, and it limits what you’re able...reactions1comment
Should I Be Taking Biologics When I Have an Infection?...Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my point of view reflects what rheumatologists and gastroenterologists have advised me in the...reactionscomments
Can Biologics Change Your Periods?...Today I wanted to share a personal post about my experience with a changed menstrual cycle since I started Humira (also called...reactions9comments
My First Humira Hangover...Usually, I aim for my blog posts to be full of tips and words of wisdom - but today, I'm actually turning...reactions23comments
Living With Ulcerative Colitis...When ulcerative colitis symptoms flare up, you may find yourself planning life around your disease. A flare can disrupt your plans and...
Horrific Period Pain With Crohn’s...Us women can all agree, that whether you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, our symptoms love to ramp up during our...reactionscomments
Pop Quiz! Test Your IBD Knowledge...How well do you know the ins and outs of inflammatory bowel disease? Whether you're a seasoned veteran or newly diagnosed, we...reactionscomments
Childhood Trauma and IBD: Is There a Connection?..."What causes ulcerative colitis?" This question is most often asked when I explain my inflammatory bowel disease. Although no one can pinpoint...reactions9comments
Making the Most of Infusion Day...The first time I went to get a biologic infusion, my partner went with me. We had so much fun, we decided...reactions2comments
5 Tips to Make Your Infusion Day More Enjoyable...Going for your infusion every 4-8 weeks can be difficult to fit into your busy schedule. And, let's be honest, it is...reactionscomments
A Professional Path Working Out a Career with IBD...I was first diagnosed with IBD at 27 in 2009. It still feels like a separate lifetime ago. At the time I...reactions2comments
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?...Remember when we were in college or just starting out in our career and people would ask, "Where do you see yourself...reactions1comment
My Favorite Day...My favorite day is a day some would consider the most difficult. Some would honestly dread my favorite day, but I love...reactions7comments
