Raspberry and Banana Vegan Smoothie...Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to get fruit into my diet. I can eat some fruits (like bananas) but others-such...reactionscomments
Traci Musick-Shaffer...Traci Musick-Shaffer is a writer, high school English teacher, ACEs Advocate, and UC warrior. She lives in the foothills of Appalachia and...
The Flu-2021...I really strive for myself to be at work every day. I teach 182 days a year, and up to last week...reactions2comments
Silver Linings of Crohn’s Disease...Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is devastating. No one is thrilled to hear that they have an autoimmune condition. It may be...reactions5comments
Tips for Covering Odor and Noise in Public Restrooms...I have been talking openly and honestly about having inflammatory bowel disease for years now. I guess that would make most people...reactions8comments
Gut friendly snacks...Hi everybody! I just finished a round of Prednisone and it always leaves me hungry, constantly hungry. What are yalls favorite snacking...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Awaiting results...Hi all, Just looking to talk this out with people who may understand my predicament. I had been perfectly healthy, despite an...reactions5repliesSymptoms
3 Tips If You've Just Been Diagnosed with UC...As someone who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) 20 years ago, I have experienced a lot. I also know firsthand how...reactions6comments
Gas and Bloating With IBD...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to several conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The two most common are Crohn's disease...reactions2comments
Why did I need to stop taking prednisone?...I had been taking prednisone for fifty years. A year and a half ago my doctor stopped it. He took me off...reactions6repliesTreatment
Have you been pregnant and on meds for IBD?...Anyone was pregnant and on biological meds? Any side effects? Which one would be considered safer during pregnancy? I appreciate anyone can...reactions4repliesTreatment
Zucchini Potato Pancakes...This is a twist on traditional zucchini pancakes, and is tailored to the dietary needs of those with Crohn’s disease. Peeling, seeding...reactionscomments
Starting Imurane, looking for others experience on this medication...I had just got diagnosed with Crohns in the start of this year. I have been on entocort for 6 weeks now...reactions1replyTreatment
New & Confused...Hi everyone, After having terrible abdominal pain for several days I went to the ER. My blood work had some abnormalities so...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
The Humira Diaries, Month Two...Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. If you've...reactions2comments
Four Unconventional Techniques For Managing Abdominal Pain...IBD sufferers frequently experience abdominal pain. This is often chronic and debilitating. In other cases, it can force you to go to...reactions6comments
Planning For Your Next In-Person Visit...While some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If...reactionscomments
My Early Signs of Crohn's Disease...I sometimes get asked: how did you know you had Crohn's disease? And the answer is, I didn't. I had no clue what...reactions38comments
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
The Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber...We have all heard of fiber and are familiar with what it does. To formally define it, fiber is the part of plant-based...reactions9comments
