Crohn’s , COVID-19, Errands and the Same Old ChallengesFlorida is still experiencing high daily rates of people testing positive for COVID-19. Even though we still have a high positivity rate...reactions2comments
The Pill Cam Endoscopy Helped Confirm My Crohn’s disease and My Nephew’sI’ve never known a life that didn’t involve Crohn’s disease symptoms. My symptoms started very early on in life. The pediatrician who...reactions2comments
My New Crohn’s Colonoscopy Prep TipsFor the record, I am not a fan of colonoscopies. Show me someone who says they love them and I will show...reactions6comments
Crohn’s Disease, Quarantine, and Tele Everything – The New Remote LifeWe are going on almost seven weeks since stay at home orders were activated and my husband came home to work. That’s...reactionscomments
Crohn’s Deep Remission Achieved, Enter the GuiltI wrote about being a bitter party of 1 and how remission felt like a lie. My IBD specialist ordered a pill...reactionscomments
Taking Advantage of the Good Days With Crohn’sWhen I stopped working full-time, I had a running list of things in my head of things I wanted to do. There...reactions10comments
How to Keep Crohn’s Disease Meds Cold in an EmergencyThere are quite a few types of medications used to treat Crohn’s disease. These medications range from pill-form to IV-infused to self-injectable...reactions3comments
Crohn’s Disease and Struggling With Learning DelayI often look back at my kindergarten years with fondness. There was learning, there was playing, there was naptime. Oh my, how...reactions1comment
How I Avoid the Flu While Traveling with Crohn’sCrohn’s is my constant companion. It’s lived within me for three decades and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Regardless of living in...reactions1comment
Losing My IBD Specialist, Again - The Backup PlanI previously wrote about how I lost my first IBD specialist. She moved out of state for an amazing opportunity. Well, I am...reactionscomments
Crohn's and the Unknown With Starting a FamilyLast month felt like the ultimate slap in the face. It follows a long line of smaller slaps in the face from...reactions1comment
Becoming a Caregiver While Living With Crohn’sI’ve filled this page and deleted it several times already. It's hard to while seeing a myriad of visual reminders of where...reactions1comment
Why I Chose Not to Participate in a Study, This TimeHave you participated in a study? I haven’t, but I’ve always wanted to. I love science. And since I’m not a scientist...reactions2comments
With Crohn’s You Can’t Afford to Be the Squeaky Wheel in a Broken SystemWhen medical staff send the wrong prescription and render your current prescription useless, you run the risk of falling off your treatment...reactions6comments
Throwing a Party for Someone With Crohn’s or Ulcerative ColitisA few weeks ago, I came across pictures from my bridal shower. For many brides-to-be, this is a fun tradition that they...reactions3comments
This Year I am Going to Set an Intention, Not a ResolutionAs I write this, it is the end of the year, it’s the end of the day, and soon will be the...reactions4comments
Don’t Be Crohn’s Alone During the Holidays This YearThe holidays are a huge stressor for many of us with Crohn’s disease. The same can definitely be said for those living...reactions2comments
7 Ways to Avoid Germs with Crohn’sThis is the story of how I stumbled upon 7 ways to avoid germs with Crohn’s disease. The other day, I was...reactions3comments
Advocating for Crohn’s Disease on Capitol HillAt a health conference a few years back, I was fresh off the hill. Capitol Hill, that is. I was feeling pretty...reactions5comments
What I Wish Employers Knew About Crohn’s DiseaseToday’s workforce is unlike anything predicted in the past two decades. The internet, along with technology advancements, has opened the door to...reactions9comments
