Thanks to Them...While recently working interstate, I developed ulcerative colitis. The demands of my job immediately clashed with the newfound reality of dealing with...reactions2comments
Why I See a Therapist About My Ulcerative Colitis...Most of us have heard of the "mind-body connection," a term often used to remind people that their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and...reactions3comments
What Was Your Worst Flare Ever?...Flares: doubled-over, balled-up, all-consuming flares. The worst symptoms of Crohn's and colitis flare-ups can come in many forms – pain, fatigue, nausea...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Be Happy With Ulcerative Colitis?...When I read comments posted on social media about living with ulcerative colitis, I see many people sharing their pain, despair, and...reactionscomments
Explaining IBD to Family or Friends...I'm sure most of us have felt the frustration (and annoyance) of family and friends just not getting it when it comes...reactions7comments
Coping With Unwelcome Comments About UC...We all know the comments. Comments like, "Should you really eat that?" or "You're sick again?" These phrases are all too familiar...reactions6comments
If It's Your First Holiday Season With IBD: Here's What to Expect...Every IBD patient has "that" holiday season: the first holiday season since being diagnosed with IBD and/or making changes to their diet...reactions1comment
What If There Never Is a Cure for Crohn’s?...There are several questions that go through my mind repeatedly while living with Crohn's such as, "When is my next infusion?" and...reactions5comments
Crohn's Urgency and Having an Almost-Accident...Lately, I have been slacking with my diet, and whenever I do, my symptoms ramp up. Why has my diet been suffering, you...reactions6comments
My UC Pain Is Real! Fighting To Be Heard by Our Doctors...I regularly find myself "nagging" at people because they're suffering, but not contacting their healthcare professionals (HCPs). Often using reasons such as...reactionscomments
Want to Write for Us?...Would you like to share your experience with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis and help others who are also living with the condition?...reactionscomments
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Pretzel Bark...'Tis the holiday season, full of fun treats and decadent desserts, many of which you may not be able to tolerate due...reactionscomments
IBD and Sex...I don't think we talk about the impact that IBD has on sex often enough! So, what better time to start? There...reactions5comments
Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday...Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and I sure do have lots to be thankful for. My biological injections keep working. I don’t want...reactionscomments
The Burden of Lab Work and Stool Samples...As a Crohn's patient on medications like Remicade and Azathioprine, my doctor asks that I get routine lab work done, usually every...reactionscomments
The Benefits Of Crohn's Surgery Involving Strictureplasty...I wrote an earlier blog post about an intestinal resection, a common type of surgical procedure for Crohn’s disease that I had...reactions1comment
Surviving the Holidays with Crohn's or Colitis...The holiday season is upon us, and regardless of the holidays you and your family celebrate one thing is for sure –...reactions7comments
IBD and Pancreatitis...Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes long-term inflammation and ulcers (sores) on the inner lining of...reactions2comments
My beautifully broken Life...I had what I now refer to as "the perfect life" from birth until age 19. When I was in grade 13...reactions3comments
How Can I Separate Myself From My Crohn's Disease?...Since giving birth to my little boy almost three months ago, I've been fortunate enough to have access to free counseling, or...reactionscomments
