I Developed a Fear of Mail Due to Crohn's Disease and Disability PaperworkWhen we were tots, getting mail was a magical thing. It usually meant a magazine, book, or gift from a relative. Maybe...reactions2comments
Why My Specialist Changed My Crohn’s Biologic Dosing and FrequencyOver the past few weeks, I’ve seen a lot of chatter across social media about Crohn’s medication hopping. If you’re unfamiliar with...reactionscomments
Ideas on How to Get Moving With Crohn's DiseaseWhen my health began to tank several years ago, I was spinning out in a severe flare-up. I have Crohn’s, Psoriasis and...reactions3comments
I Have Crohn’s Disease and Resigned From My Job in 111 DaysHave you ever seen articles online that read like, "I make $150,000 a year and my rent is $3,000? I promise this...reactions3comments
Going back to Work With Crohn’s DiseaseAfter an almost seven-year hiatus from working full-time for a corporate entity, I re-entered the workforce. During those seven years of semi-retirement...reactions1comment
Different Pair of Shoes, Same GirlOnce upon a time, my closet was filled with trendy work clothes and sky-high heels in a vast array of colors. Platforms...reactions2comments
When Are You Having a Baby?No more than five minutes after my best friend decreed, “You may kiss the bride,” it happened. My little cousin ran up...reactions1comment
I Stopped Eating Breakfast, What to Watch for in Your LittlesI’ve been trying for years to put the pieces together to figure out when inflammatory bowel disease symptoms began to present. Like...reactions7comments
College as a Sixth-Year Senior, a Crohn’s StoryOnce upon a time, I was the youngest student in my college classes. By the time I graduated, I was the oldest...reactionscomments
Why You Should Double Check Your IV Labels Before Infusions StartLast year, the unthinkable happened at my nephew’s infusion center. His biologic infusion was administered to the wrong person. The person who...reactions1comment
My First Infusion Experience Wasn’t Right, But Ignorance Was BlissIt’s been quite a few years since receiving my first biologic infusion. It wasn’t until my third infusion experience that I was...reactionscomments
The Chair, Why I(BD) Can’t Have Nice ThingsMy husband (fiancé at the time), was handling the finances for buying our first home. This left me feeling like I had...reactionscomments
Losing My IBD Specialist… Again.Have you ever had a doctor who treats your IBD and means the world to you, and now they can no longer...reactions1comment
IBD Stole My Job, House, Benefits, and Financial SecurityWhat I’m about to tell you is a crisis of conscience that many of us with chronic illnesses mid-career will experience at...reactionscomments
How to Protect Your Engagement Ring From Crohn’sIt wasn't even 8 am when my eyes fluttered open. I reached for my phone with one hand, as I rubbed the...reactions1comment
Part 2: Agony, Crohn’s and Wedding Dresses – Oh MyMy first appointment trying on wedding dresses didn’t go as planned. The bridal clerk assigned to me at first acted like she...reactions1comment
Part 1: Agony, Crohn’s and Wedding Dresses – Oh MyThey say searching for your wedding dress should be one of the happiest and most exciting moments of your life. I don’t...reactions2comments
5 Steps to Prepare for Someone Working on Your Home While Dealing With Crohn’sEver have one of those days where no matter how hard you planned around it, everything you did to make it right...reactions4comments
I’m Too LittleWhen my phone began ringing early-Friday morning, I felt something wasn’t right, but my head was so heavy with sleep I couldn’t...reactionscomments
How I Nearly Let Crohn’s Ruin Our EngagementIt was a dark and stormy night. Seriously, it was. The weather matched my mood, exactly. I was not feelin’ the day...reactions1comment
