How Losing My Job Helped Me Come to Terms with Crohn’s Disease
I was 16 years old when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. At the time, I had no idea how much it would impact every aspect of my life.
Latest Posts from Basmah Ali
How I Travel With Crohn's Disease
Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I have been doing it since I was a little kid visiting family in Egypt. I only get to see them once every ...
What I Wish People Knew About Living With Crohn’s Disease
Search Crohn’s disease on the internet, and you’ll find tons of medical information. This is wonderful, especially since it wasn’t available when I was....
How I Manage a Crohn's Disease Flare
Flare-ups. In my opinion, they are the most terrifying words for a person living with Crohn’s disease. They’re unexpected and they’re always in the back of...
The Emotional Aspects of Eating With Crohn’s Disease
One thing people with IBD tend to ask their doctor is, “What should I eat?” In the past, doctors used to say, “Diet doesn’t matter.” That may have been helpful to some ...
Exercise Helps Me Manage Crohn's Disease
Growing up, you ‘d never associate me with being active. Of course, my parents signed me up for sports like basketball and swimming, but I didn’t enjoy them ...