I Pooped Myself...I've had leaks on planes, trains and even accidentally ripped off my bag when heavily pregnant! (I wear a 2 piece so only the bag came off.)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Not Your Typical Crohn's Flare...The only reason I had called my GI to address the extreme bloating – think looking 4 months pregnant whenever I ate something— was because I was going...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
I’m in Remission, So Why Do I Still Get Stomach Aches?...When I was pregnant the previous year, I started using peanut butter instead of almond butter on my rice cakes. ...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When It Comes Back With No Warning...With the help of IVF, I was able to get pregnant and carry a beautiful baby girl to term....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Warning Signs of Crohn's Disease...Well, I definitely wasn't pregnant so nobody had any clue! And it took going on hormone medication for them to appear....Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Zeposia (ozanimod)...Women who can become pregnant and men with partners who can become pregnant should use birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose...
The Humira Diaries, Month Two...I was pregnant, and therefore I never really understood if it worked either: it's an expensive and a strong drug, so I feel I really need to understand...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It's Okay to be Okay...This year, I’ve had the opportunity to explore new things, including undergoing fertility treatments and becoming pregnant with my first child, doing some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prophylactic Treatment of Recurrent C. Diff With Crohn's...For the last 4 years, I've either been in the midst of fertility treatments, pregnant, breastfeeding, or having a miscarriage....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is there such a thing as a Crohn's-friendly antidepressant?...I know most people are bothered by weight gain but as someone who has always been underweight, other than when pregnant and postpartum, it was low on my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Far Would You Travel for the Best GI Care?...Maybe you need someone who is well-versed in treating patients who have ostomies and want to become pregnant....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Ways to Use Social Media to Your Advantage...As a "Crohn's mom" myself, I've connected with so many women who are interested in starting a family, are pregnant or are moms themselves....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
10 Things Only Those with IBD Would Understand...As a new mom, it's amazing how similar a bloated stomach from Crohn's looks to a second trimester pregnant belly....Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Managing Healthcare Expenses...CHIP is a joint federal and state health coverage program for uninsured, low-income children and pregnant women. Eligibility varies by state....
Consider This When Choosing Your Gastroenterologist...I appreciated when my GI suggested getting a colonoscopy prior to getting pregnant with both of my children....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing My UC with Natural Therapies...Also, never take any herbs while pregnant or breastfeeding. Finally, be sure to only take the recommended dosage....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Series | How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Romantic Relationships...I became pregnant, and then had a miscarriage. He hadn’t been supportive through it....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why My Specialist Changed My Crohn’s Biologic Dosing and Frequency...Another reason she wanted to boost it higher is in the event I get pregnant. She adjusted the dose to injecting every 6 weeks....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rinvoq (upadacitinib)...If you can become pregnant, you should use birth control during treatment and for some time after the last dose of Rinvoq....
Every 2 Years - Another Colonoscopy...Maybe my age makes a difference, but I felt like I looked 7 months pregnant with my bloated gut....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
