Getting a Disabled Parking Permit and Getting Over StigmaI wasn't able to find a parking space within reasonable proximity to the front of the store. By the time we hiked...reactions3comments
My Misdiagnosis Story And How My Crohn's Was Eventually DiagnosedI would like to say that my story is a one-off. But sadly, I've seen far too many stories shared with similar...reactions9comments
That Scary Feeling When Pain HitsIt took quite a long time to receive a Crohn's diagnosis. It took even longer to start receiving proper treatment. And even...reactions22comments
Needing a Bathroom Before, During, and After EatingMy mom used to joke that she knew the location of every bathroom across South Florida due to having me as a...reactions8comments
Moving On, Moving In - Moving With Crohn’sOver the last month, my fiancee and I began the painstaking process of moving into our new home. This is my third...reactions1comment
You're Not a Failure for Choosing MedicationHave you ever seen something in a book, magazine, or online in a meme that resonates deep down to your core? I...reactionscomments
Why I Blame Crohn’s for Hair Loss and SheddingSocial media has provided many benefits to the chronic illness community. But for every pro, there’s a con. My con is a...reactions1comment
How I Combat Anxiety After Injecting My Biologic Because of Allergic ReactionsEvery treatment I’ve been on, except my current one, has ended abruptly due to an allergic reaction. I can't help but feel...reactions2comments
RIP Deductible: January 1 HurtsFor those of us with chronic illnesses like inflammatory bowel disease, the end of the year is also the end of the...reactions5comments
Every Painful Step Is a Reminder I Have Crohn's DiseaseEvery painful step I take is a reminder that I still have Crohn's disease, and psoriasis, and arthritis due to both diseases...reactions20comments
Crohn’s Fatigue and The RallyOver the past two years, living with a form of Crohn’s symptom remission has been an interesting experience. Not having to experience...reactions6comments
Crohn’s Disease Plus Thyroid Disease Can Make Life ConfusingAs someone who’s lived with Crohn’s disease for more than two decades, I thought I had enough to deal with. Managing the...reactions6comments
I Set An Intention for 2020 to Find Joy, Here’s How That WentLast year, as we entered 2020, I wrote about setting an intention versus a resolution. My intention was to find joy, at...reactions3comments
Autoimmune Diseases Versus Immune-Mediated Inflammatory DiseasesIn our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. Next up...reactionscomments
Crohn’s Disease Crashed My WeddingI’ve been living with the fun that is Crohn’s disease for more than half my life. Like most other trips I’ve planned...reactions3comments
Crohn’s Disease Opened My Eyes to the Privilege of Being HealthyThis remission thing from Crohn’s disease is a weird state of existence, for me. While I’m not 100% healthy, by any means...reactions2comments
Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?During my first in-person appointment in over seven months, I asked my PCP about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. You know, to dot...reactions3comments
Bitter Party of 1: Remission News Felt Like a Big Fat LieEarlier this year, in order to avoid a colonoscopy, I participated in a non-invasive test that would provide real-time pictures of my...reactions8comments
Part 3: Has Crohn’s Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?And for my third installment of this series, I bring you... but first a quick recap. In Part 1, I talked about...reactions3comments
Part 2: Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?Quick Recap Welcome back! The last time we were here, I began to unravel the story of turning 39, my geriatric womb...reactions4comments
