My Crohnstipated Life

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from Crohn’s, it’s that medications are both a blessing and a curse.

I’ve been on everything—from steroids that made me feel like the Hulk (but, you know, angrier) to biologics that promised remission but came with a laundry list of terrifying side effects. Some have worked wonders. Others have made me sicker than the disease itself. And then there was that one time I had an allergic reaction that landed me in the ER, gasping for breath while a nurse calmly said, “Yep, you won’t be taking that one again.” (Uh, thanks for the heads-up.)

Medication roulette is part of the Crohn’s experience. What works for one person might not work for another. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and sometimes downright scary. But we keep trying because the alternative—living in constant pain—isn’t an option.

I don’t have all the answers, but I do know this: Be your own advocate. Ask questions. Push for better options. And never let anyone make you feel like your symptoms are “just in your head.” Because trust me, they’re very real.

Stay Strong!