IBD and Magnesium...We've all heard about being low in iron and perhaps B12, but actually, there are many more potential deficiencies at play with...reactionscomments
My morning routine with IBD...If you're a fan of youtube or reading blogs then you might see 'morning routines' shared time and time again. Whether it's...reactions8comments
Medical Alert Bracelet For IBD?...I was told to wear a medical alert bracelet only two times over the course of my 18 years living with ulcerative...reactionscomments
In sickness and in health...We got married young in the early ‘80s. I was 19, he was almost 23. We didn’t have much money so decided...reactions10comments
Is this how it's done?...I'm in a bit of a rage at the moment. I've been suffering with pain in my gut, anus, sides. Extreme arthritis...reactions5comments
Music Therapy...Turn your darkness into light Turn your silence into sound Josh Groban My whole life, I’ve turned to music to express the...reactionscomments
What to expect during an iron infusion...Unfortunately, if you have Crohn’s disease, receiving iron infusions may become part of a recurring treatment for your disease. Even though Crohn’s...reactions10comments
IBD Can Act Like a Permanent Umbilical Cord...Living with a chronic illness like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can come with so many challenges. The need to depend on...reactions1comment
Low Residue Foods - Part 2...As I previously wrote here in Part 1 of this series, we continue to talk about the ins and outs of roughage...reactions1comment
My New Crohn’s Colonoscopy Prep Tips...For the record, I am not a fan of colonoscopies. Show me someone who says they love them and I will show...reactions6comments
The Impact of Hormones on my Crohn's Disease...Long before I knew I had Crohn’s disease, I knew that when I got my period, I had miserable GI symptoms on...reactionscomments
One day fine then a changed world...Last November I was preparing for the holidays. I am a retail store manager. I had been having the runs for a...reactions3comments
Could it be Crohn's? A series of negative test results...Hello! My names Charlotte, I’m 21 from London. My story starts roughly this time last year when I noticed very regular loose...reactions6comments
Fear Of The Unknown...There is a reason monsters in literature often lurk in a cave. It is in the dark places, the hidden spots, where...reactions3comments
What Should I Ask OF My Care Team...Diagnosis of IBD can be incredibly difficult. Without an education of more than basic Human Anatomy & Physiology in most college courses...reactions1comment
How to Support a Loved One In a Flare...There are a lot of questions people ask when I tell them I'm flaring. Most of the questions are about how people...reactions1comment
It Is Difficult To Be Your Own Advocate When You Are So Ill...We all hear how important it is to be your own advocate. I think everyone with a chronic illness has heard how...reactions1comment
From Remission to a Crohn's Flare During a Pandemic...As a Crohn’s disease patient on a biologic medication, I have been incredibly lucky to live in a state of remission for...reactions5comments
3 Things to Look for After Surgery...To be completely honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect after surgery. I had a lot of people telling me what I...reactions1comment
Does this sound like Crohn's?...My name is Ana and I'm 25 years old. And here's my story so far.. A month ago I had a mild...reactions4comments
