Managing Crohn's In Social Settings...Managing IBD symptoms in social settings can be difficult. It’s easy to moderate your diet and stay away from alcohol when at...reactionscomments
My Infusion Essentials...Shortly after my Crohn’s disease diagnosis, I began my first biologic medication - one that was administered every 8 weeks via IV...reactionscomments
Over 3 Decades of Crohn’s Pain… and Finally Pain-Free...Over 30 years ago, if you told me that one day my Crohn's and I would be finally pain-free, I would have...reactions3comments
Dating With IBD...Dating with IBD can be tricky. Many years ago, I got involved with a cute brunette from Ohio. We met on vacation...reactions5comments
The Looming Fear of the Next Flare...When's it going to happen next? Oh, you know what I'm talking about. That moment when your inflammatory bowel disease randomly, haphazardly...reactions1comment
Online Dating and IBD...I was one of the lucky ones. I had been dating my (now) husband for a year before I was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
The Squatty Potty Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for The Squatty Potty Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE...reactionscomments
Pyoderma Gangrenosum...A small group of individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will experience ulcerations on the skin, known as pyoderma gangrenosum. This condition...
A False Sense of Urgency...Lately, I’ve been experiencing a new phenomenon in my life with inflammatory bowel disease. Up until recently, I was a first-thing-in-the-morning pooper...reactionscomments
Living with an Ostomy...If you have had surgery for IBD, you may be left with an ostomy and accompanying ostomy bag. An ostomy is an...
My Current Crohn’s Exercise Routine...Working out consistently is crucial for our bodies to stay healthy and happy. We all know this, but as Crohn’s patients, working...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Dealing With a Cold + IBD...It's officially cold season and whilst I actually prefer winter to summer, I don't love the colds that are going around. Because...reactions1comment
Feeling Inadequate While Suffering With Crohn’s...Currently, my boyfriend and I are renovating an apartment and the plan is to move into this apartment once it is completed...reactionscomments
IVF, Anesthesia, and My Bowels...During the last several years, I’ve written about my life with Crohn’s disease. I’ve written in-depth about how it’s impacted my mental...reactionscomments
Low-Residue Turmeric Fish With Baked Sweet Potato and Avocado...Today I'm back with a simple but really tasty fish recipe. I find all types of fish great for my IBD, both...reactions4comments
How To Stay Organized With IBD: Medications and Treatments...In a recent post, I talked about how I stay organized in managing the logistical part of living with IBD – including...reactions2comments
Hello all. First time poster : )...I have been dealing with gi issues for a little over 2 years now. Very bad ones sadly. I have been scoped...reactions7comments
Newly Diagnosed with Crohn's...I’ve had a colonoscopy and been told I have Crohn's with proctitis and it all started June 2021. I’m a slim build...reactions15comments
Behçet’s Disease...Behçet’s disease is a widespread inflammatory condition that affects multiple systems in the body. It is characterized by the presence of lesions...
