How an Empathetic Stranger Helped Me Through Crohn’s Symptoms...The music was loud. My friends were all having a great time in the bar. And there I was. In the bathroom...reactions4comments
The Return of Wedding Season...For the last year and a half, we have been condemned to our houses, like the millions and millions of others due...reactionscomments
Ulcerative Colitis, J-Pouches and Med School Oh My!...Wow, I can’t believe we’ve made it to the year 2021. That feels like such a futuristic year. Yet here we are...reactions4comments
My Experience With Crohns Disease and Miscarriage (Part 2)...I shared in the first part of this article about how my hormones have impacted my Crohn’s disease. From my monthly cycles...reactionscomments
Pancaking Tears...Today I want to cry. I'm 13 years post-surgery for Crohn's disease and I'm not exactly a newbie at the game. I'm...reactions2comments
Crohn’s Disease Has Made Me Very Comfortable With Needles...When I was a young kid, I was terrified of needles. I used to invent excuses not to have to visit my...reactionscomments
7 Things to Do After a Crohn’s Hospital Stay...Staying at the hospital for an extended period of time is never ideal. Whether it's for a bad flare or something else Crohn's-related...reactions2comments
Living with the Unknown as a Teenager...First, as a new contributor, I want to THANK the community advocates team at inflammatoryboweldisease.net for the invitation to offer support and...reactions4comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
The Weight Gain Struggle...You aren’t alone if you are struggling to gain weight, I’m right there with you. It’s such a strange thing because as...reactions21comments
Planning for and Managing a Move With Crohn's...Recently, I wrote about my experience searching for a new house with IBD during a pandemic. I wanted to share more about...reactionscomments
Classroom Colitis Setback...Looking into the face of the commode, the evidence was displaying its ugly self. The mean-eyed gurgle, ping, and growl of my...reactionscomments
Being Selfish With Crohn's...Choosing yourself may sound easy, but it’s actually quite difficult. It takes a bit of skill. Many of us may like to...reactions2comments
Exercising with Crohn's: Getting Back Into It...This year has proven to be one of the toughest years mentally for many people. As much as I wanted to exercise...reactionscomments
Advice for Someone Who's Newly Diagnosed...Between the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard. We want to shed light...reactions1comment
My Top 5 Tips To Avoid Painful Blood Draws and IVs...Getting your blood drawn can turn into a painful and unpleasant event real fast. Oh yes, I have had my fair share of...reactionscomments
Dear Prednisone......Dear Prednisone, Oh, how utterly difficult you can be. Whenever you are given to me, I am met with the most conflicting...reactions7comments
Five Trigger Foods You Might Want To Avoid With Crohn's Disease...Diet is a tricky subject. No two Crohn’s patients are identical. A food one patient can tolerate, another might find troublesome. What...reactions1comment
Hydration: The Significance and the Struggle...One of my biggest struggles with Crohn’s disease has been staying hydrated. It is something I have struggled with for years and...reactions2comments
Garden Frittata...Back in the '90s, the slogan for eggs was "The Incredible, Edible Egg" which went along with a catchy tune to describe...reactionscomments
