By My Side Through It All: Chronic Illness and Our PetsWith Crohn's and ulcerative colitis comes pain, sickness, flares, and so many emotions. Through all of my difficult health struggles, having my service dog Piper by my side has been... By Kelly J.6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Difference of Having a Good CaregiverI had a very difficult, complicated year in 2021. I have lived in and out of the hospital due to several health events, learning to live and thrive on enteral... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thankful For BiologicsDespite being actively ill with other diseases, including a troubling GI diagnosis, this is the closest I’ve come to deep and clinical remission in all 17 – going on 18... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gastroparesis and IBD – An Unlucky ComboSince getting my PICC line and coming off total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in June, my body has been declining rapidly. I’ve chosen to try and keep things private, but it’s... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Should I Be Taking Biologics When I Have an Infection?Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my point of view reflects what rheumatologists and gastroenterologists have advised me in the past, in addition to reliable, scholarly resources. Always... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The TPN ProcessIf you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a bit more about the ongoing process of TPN... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What is TPN?You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here are some TPN questions answered for IBD patients... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gut-Friendly Egg BakeLately, this has been a simple, go-to recipe that our family has been using that is gut-friendly when I've been flaring. Eggs are something that I can handle pretty well... By Kelly J.Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ice Pops for NauseaBefore we get started, it's important to remember that ingredients can be easily substituted. We all have different triggers and preferences. If one ingredient works better for you, if you... By Kelly J.Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Your Friends Give You Stay At Home OrdersI fully confess that lately, in order to avoid thinking about the decline of my own health, I've been doing something I would tell others to absolutely not do, myself... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grieving Comorbidities With IBDIt seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of things - but mostly, acronyms. New diagnoses. Almost... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ginger & Fruit PopsiclesHaving a bad nausea day? Having a hard time hydrating when you really don’t feel like drinking much because you feel bloated and ill? Here is what I do when... By Kelly J.Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Acceptance and Home Health CareMissed Part 1 and Part 2 of this series? Check out here what you've missed so far. We last left off talking about how vulnerable we feel when we become... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBD-Friendly Frozen Yogurt BitesI suppose you could really make your own yogurt for this recipe in your Instant Pot, as I’m seeing so many people do on social media for their families, but... By Kelly J.Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vulnerability & Home Health CareIf you happened to miss Part 1 of this series, please read that first and it will lead you back to how I came to be involved in Home Health... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Home Health Care and Health CrisesIn Part 1 of 3 in this series, I'll talk about how the after-effects of a health scare became long-term new health issues. I talked about dealing with the physical... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low Residue Fruit Pizza TartsEver just get a taste for something special but don't know when to make it? How about now! Don't wait! These Low residue fruit pizza/cookie cup pizza tarts are where... By Kelly J.Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why IBD Invisible Day or Week Isn't Good Enough For MeInvisible awareness day; it’s talked about all of the time. We’re aware. Down in the trenches of advocacy and activism in whatever form your's looks like - we’re all just... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Low-Roughage Italian Rotini Pasta SaladI love this pasta salad and it pairs well with something like chicken and a bowl of fruit. Sometimes I like to have it as a whole meal. I end... By Kelly J.Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Finding Other "Sick" Friends Can Be A BlessingOver the last year, I’ve been getting to know an acquaintance who has become a close friend. We share a lot of the same medical struggles, so it was an... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
