Acupuncture for Crohn's...Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for thousands of years. It is often employed for pain...reactionscomments
New Year, Same Disease...With every new year comes renewed hope and optimism. A fresh page on the calendar means endless possibilities when it comes to what...reactions4comments
Watching Your Diet While On The Road...The famous writer Gustave Flaubert once wrote: "Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world." There are other...reactionscomments
Be Kind to The Behind Giveaway- CLOSED...This giveaway is now closed. The frequent flare-ups of Crohn's and colitis can be a literal pain in the butt. From the...reactions1comment
The Problem With Positive Thinking...People who rant endlessly about the power of positive thinking often get on my nerves. With certain types, it’s almost a religion...reactions3comments
Scary flare...So I had my first major flare since being diagnosed. I am typically constipated because of the iron I have to take...reactions3comments
My diagnosis with Crohn's...It was February 2019 when was finally diagnosed with Crohn's. I've worked at a fast food restaurant since 2010, so at the...reactions2comments
Navigating Drinking Culture If You Can't Drink the Way You Did Before...Over the years I have gone back and forth with alcohol. There have been in times in my life when I drank...reactionscomments
I Can’t Hold My Pee!!...Lately, I find myself wanting to talk about the stuff we don’t ordinarily talk about. Things that might embarrass us. Things that...reactionscomments
Your Disease is as Unique as You Are...For many living with ulcerative colitis, the words “have you tried...?” are some of the most frustrating words you can hear. Many...reactionscomments
Lessons of Gratitude: A Letter of "Thanks" to UC..."Experience is the best teacher." This mantra rules my life. As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought I would address how ulcerative colitis has...reactionscomments
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week: Warriors Strong...My superpowers aren’t outwardly visible. And, my super-hero cape is not actually a cape. Instead, it’s a black t-shirt sporting a bold...reactionscomments
What is Crohn's and Colitis Advocacy?...It's Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week! The perfect time to think about: What does it mean to be an IBD advocate? As...reactionscomments
Crohn's Stole My Childhood...Diagnosed at 6 I had no clue what was happening to me. I slowly transitioned into an introvert and my mental health...reactions2comments
Always Check For Toilet Paper In Public Restrooms...My favorite short story was being in a six-room restroom that had a hall with individual doors; I forgot to check under...reactions4comments
Disability..seen or unseen, that's the question!...I've had Crohn's since 16, diagnosed incorrectly, almost died from meds I was allergic to and spent half my life in hospitals...reactions2comments
A really bad accident...So after dropping off an order for my customer, I get a sudden urge to pee. Well as you can guess, I'm...reactions8comments
Accepting Accommodations...As I'm sure we're all well aware -- and honestly, probably sick of hearing -- >Crohn's is an invisible illness. This is...reactions2comments
Research...While there are treatments and surgical interventions available that can treat the symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease (CD)...
How My Crohn's Can Make Me Feel Like an Outsider...Crohn's disease can easily make you feel like an outsider. Why? It often exacerbates a sense that you are not like others...reactions4comments
