Butterfly's Crohn's Disease Journey...In February of 2020 my daughter, (I will refer to her as Butterfly) Butterfly was hospitalized, after an ER trip, she had...reactions3comments
HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway- CLOSED..."The HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" We're kicking off the hot days of summer with...reactionscomments
It all started with PSA...I was diagnosed as a teenager with psoriasis. Then when I was in my late 20’s psoriatic arthritis and in my 40’s...reactions1comment
The Elemental Diet and Crohn’s Disease...This month, I'm struggling with Crohn's symptoms and have been relying on elemental drinks when things get difficult. I thought it might...reactionscomments
Prebiotics...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which encompasses Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), creates chronic inflammation in the digestive tract and can cause...
Having a Pet Is a Lifesaver During a Flare...My partner and I adopted our cat, Toomi Moo, about 2 years ago. My most recent flare started about 8 months ago...reactionscomments
I Thought I Was Getting Better… Now This...I'm sure you can relate to my current plight. I was on a roll with improving my Crohn's disease and feeling better. It's...reactions5comments
Cold vs. Hot Water: Turning Up the Heat on Digestion..."Do you want to put your water in the fridge?" Dad posed this question as he handed me a freshly-filled water flask...reactions2comments
Vitamin D Levels and Crohn’s Disease...McGill University conducted a study in 2010 that suggested vitamin D can counter the deleterious effects of Crohn's disease. As Dr. White...reactions2comments
IBDers and Salt...Most of us have heard that excessive salt in our diets is not good for us. It can lead to spikes in...reactions2comments
Milk and IBD: Friend or Foe?...One of the most frustrating things about life with inflammatory bowel disease is how it varies so much between us. I recently...reactions1comment
Fatigue...Fatigue has been called the most under-managed problem for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Fatigue is the second most common symptom...
The Benefits of Juicing With IBD...As I've gotten older, I've become more health-conscious. Don't get me wrong. I was always interested in cutting out trigger foods and...reactionscomments
Asking About Drug Side Effects and Weighing Your Options...Most of us would love to take a medication and never experience any side effects. Who wants to deal with a skin...reactionscomments
Ileo-Anal Pouch Surgery (J-Pouch)...In 1988 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. For 5 years I had a very bad time, off work a total of...reactionscomments
Do More Women With IBD Choose to Stay Childless?...The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to...reactions2comments
Packing for an IBD Hospital Admission...After being lucky enough to spend a few years free of hospital admissions, I struggled with 2 back-to-back admissions over the last...reactionscomments
Recovery After Partial Colectomy...I had my partial colectomy on April 10, 2014. I remember that day vividly, as it was the day that my life...reactionscomments
Travelling with IBD...Travelling can be a source of anxiety at the best of times. Throw IBD into the mix and it’s a whole new...reactions2comments
Flu or Flare?...It was a hot June morning when I was sitting across the table from a client at the local Panera Bread when...reactionscomments
