1992-1993 The year my life was turned upside down....It all started in November 1991 when I felt tired all the time. In January 1992 I started having bloody diarrhea and...reactions6comments
Living with IBD: Foods...Hi everyone. Everybody thinks that people with IBD don't live a normal life, which is not true. Telling you about myself, I...reactions7comments
IBD Taught Me to Overthink Everything...I’ve been an over-analyzer since I was a child. You name it, and I’ve thought my way around it in circles. Crohn’s...reactions10comments
The Anxiety of Change...Most people don't like change. I am one of those people. I hate it to be honest. Change brings me anxiety. I...reactions1comment
Diagnosed in 1970, Still Suffering...Diagnosed in emergency surgery in 1970 at age 22. I have been through hell and back for 51 years. I have Crohn's...reactions4comments
Banana and Cinnamon Overnight Oats...Overnight oats are a really simple breakfast that you prepare the day before so you can just grab and go in the...reactionscomments
Finding Hope In The Holidays This Season (Part 1)...For the whole world, this year has been something that nearly none of us have previously experienced. It’s given us a different...reactions2comments
Gallstones...Bile is a fluid that helps you to digest fat. The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder. Bile is...
Part 2: Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?...Quick Recap Welcome back! The last time we were here, I began to unravel the story of turning 39, my geriatric womb...reactions4comments
A New Diagnosis of Crohn's or UC: Advice From Others...Receiving the news of a digestive disorder can seem like, well, a punch in the gut. It can feel overwhelming to think...reactions1comment
How do you advocate for yourself?...I'd like to share with you one of the worst times of my life. I was a new mama with a six-month-old...reactions1comment
Why getting a flu shot is so important when you have IBD...It's that time of year when everyone starts talking about flu season and sharing flu shot selfies, but this year, much like...reactions2comments
Crohn's vs. Your Dreams...It’s hard when you watch time pass you by while you are incapacitated and feeling sick in bed from a Crohn’s flare...reactions6comments
Is my IBD linked to my hormones?...I've often thought my IBD and gut health was influenced by my hormones. I'm not alone in finding my symptoms seemed much...reactions5comments
Vitamin D – Are You Getting Enough?...Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin to have especially if you have an inflammatory bowel disease. Unfortunately, as we all know, our...reactions2comments
That Old Familiar Feeling...Hi. My name is Amanda. I’m 33 years old, I’ve dealt with symptoms of Crohn’s disease for over a decade, and I’ve...reactions12comments
Crohn’s , COVID-19, Errands and the Same Old Challenges...Florida is still experiencing high daily rates of people testing positive for COVID-19. Even though we still have a high positivity rate...reactions2comments
How My Heart Softened With Crohn’s Disease...Before my diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, I was one stubborn and emotionally closed off girl. What I mean by emotionally closed off...reactionscomments
3 Injection Day Rituals For Crohn’s Disease...Currently, I am prescribed Stelara for the treatment of my Crohn’s disease. Stelara is a biologic that comes in the form of...reactions2comments
3 Ways to Support a Loved One with Crohn’s Disease...When I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease in 2009, my family and friends were quick to jump in and offer...reactions8comments
