Julie Marie Palumbo

After living with Crohn's disease for almost 15 years, I have finally experienced my first anal fissure. If you are unfamiliar with anal fissures, an "acute anal fissure looks like a...

You may have read the title of this article and thought you will be reading about IBD, and feeling tired and chronically fatigued despite getting 8-10 hours of sleep per...

There are many fears to be had when living with Crohn's or UC. Many fear needing a bathroom urgently during a traffic jam, having a nonworking commode on a 2...

For some people, summer is the most glorious time of the year.  School's out, the beach awaits, fresh foods are plentiful, and you just can't beat sitting on the deck...

We can practice mindfulness in many ways in our lives.  We can practice mindfulness before replying to an angry email as to not escalate the situation.  We can also use...

Flares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare.  If you have Crohn's disease, your flares can also be unpredictable not...

It can definitely be daunting to think of dating while living with IBD.  Worrying about what the other person will think if you have to cancel plans last minute, what...

It's very difficult to process the life we lead as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Some days are good, some days are spent never leaving our bed, and other days...

There are certain things in my life that I tend to take for granted--a roof over my head, clean water, and accessibility to healthy food.  In addition to the basics...

It is truly amazing how many new medications are hitting the market to treat ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease. Whether they are brand new, or medications that were once used...

I'm not sure which is more infuriating, having your lab results come back completely normal when you feel like absolute death or having someone tell you, "Maybe you should give...

Remember when we were in college or just starting out in our career and people would ask, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" And you, as a young...

It's hard to have a good day when every day seems like the worst. Experiencing repeated Crohn's or ulcerative colitis flares can take a toll on your mental health as...

There are several questions that go through my mind repeatedly while living with Crohn's such as, "When is my next infusion?" and "Didn't I just pay that bill?" And, most...

As a Certified Health Coach, I get this question a lot when working with clients who have IBD. And, as a Crohn's patient myself, I can honestly say that I once...