The Extreme IBD Fatigue That Comes With a Holiday Hangover...Oh, the joy of the festive season! Honestly, I do love it, but at the same time, wow... This year truly wore...reactions1comment
My Tips for Getting Gassy at Work...We know that Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are very unpredictable. You never know when it is going to start up. With my...reactions1comment
New Crohn's Disease Guidelines Should Mean Fewer Colonoscopies for Patients...In November 2023, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new guidelines for managing Crohn's disease. The new guidelines may mean that people...reactionscomments
Roasted Crispy Chicken Wings...I had never been a fan of chicken wings, primarily because they did not treat my sensitive stomach kindly. Between the spicy buffalo...reactionscomments
The Social Impact of Living With IBD...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when I was 21 years old. In some ways, I am lucky in that I did not...reactionscomments
RIP Deductible: January 1 Hurts...For those of us with chronic illnesses like inflammatory bowel disease, the end of the year is also the end of the...reactions5comments
Tackling a Post-Holiday Flare-Up...It's January, the start of a new year, and, unfortunately for me and many others, the start of a flare-up too. Each...reactionscomments
IBD Travel Comfort Pack Giveaway...The IBD Travel Comfort Pack Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Cramped airplane seats, less-than-pleasant restrooms, and a whole...reactionscomments
What's the Root Cause of My Crohn's Disease?...Wow, I wish I knew the answer to this question. Does anyone know the answer to this question? That's something I think...reactions4comments
Constipation and Incomplete Bowel Emptying...Constipation is a problem many people experience. Constipation refers to difficult and infrequent bowel movements. For people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...
Speeding to a Restroom: The Struggle of Driving During a UC Flare..."Hey, listen to this!" My husband was reading headlines on the internet while I made us breakfast the other morning: "Man drove...reactions5comments
What To Eat During an IBD Flare...The other day I had a vexing Crohn's episode. Countless trips to the bathroom. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Exhaustion. While I’ve since improved...reactions17comments
Fish and Potato Tomato Stew...I'm back with another simple recipe this week. This time it's fish and potato tomato stew. This combines two of my flare-friendly...reactions1comment
Slow Cooker/Crockpot Turkey And Sweet Potato Stew...A slow cooker (or "crockpot" as it is sometimes called) should be on top of your "to purchase" list if you live...reactions2comments
Sweet's Syndrome...Sweet’s syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, causes tender, red skin lesions. There are three different categories of Sweet’s syndrome:...
Ulcerative Colitis and Skin Conditions...Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is caused by the body's...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease and Skin Conditions...Though Crohn's disease mainly affects the digestive tract, it often comes with conditions that affect other areas of the body. Around 40...reactions3comments
Inflammation of the Joints, Skin, and Eyes...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. However, many people have...
Social Outings, Restaurants, Crohn's, and Supportive Friends...If you have Crohn's disease, you likely already feel like social outings, going out with friends, sitting in restaurants, and participating in...reactions13comments
Just Because I Can Today Doesn't Mean I Can Tomorrow...How often have you heard this? "Why can't you come out THIS time?" "Maybe you need to go get a second opinion?"...reactions3comments
