My Crohnstipated Life

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy. But for those of us with Crohn’s, they’re more like an Olympic event. First, there’s the food. The tables overflowing with rich, greasy, fibrous, dairy-laden dishes that scream DANGER to our guts. Then, there’s the stress—family drama, travel, and the…

If you’ve had Crohn’s long enough, you know the ER all too well. And if you’re lucky enough to have avoided it—hold onto that golden ticket. For the rest of us, ER visits are a necessary evil. Here’s the thing, though: walking into an ER with Crohn’s can be frustrating.…

Let’s talk about poop. Or in my case, the lack of it. People assume that Crohn’s means constant diarrhea. And for some, it does. But for others—like me—constipation is the name of the game. My intestines move at the speed of a dial-up modem, and there have been times when…