Kelly J.

Bacteriotherapy - what is it? Antibiotics usually take out ALL the bacteria, including the good bacteria in addition to the bad bacteria (C. Diff) that we are targeting. Because of...

Will those of us with chronic illness ever be understood? When you are in chronic pain, you are dealt one of two hands - neither are optimal. You can tell others...

So often I am asked why I chose to become an advocate. For me, I’m not sure it was ever a choice. It was a matter of living or suffering...

C. diff - clostridium difficile - is terrifying. There is no alternative words to describe the bacteria to anyone but that. “Just” a flare or something more serious? When you...

Up next in my IBD Outdoors series is Hiking! New to the series? Click here to see what you've missed. In this piece, I'll talk about my experiences in getting...

There is a lot of emotion when the word “Prednisone” is heard among those living with chronic illness. Chances are we’ve been there; we’ve experienced the changes to our bodies...

Welcome to my new series as we transition into Summer living in the Midwest! While I’m absolutely no survivalist, having quite a few hobbies outdoors while living with IBD can...

When I was first diagnosed, I had no idea how to pack a bag for a vacation or week away without overpacking, much less for even one night away. I...

After being a patient for more than 15 years, there’s a lot I’ve observed - good and bad. More recently, I’ve been in and out of a lot of specialists...

I wrote a few articles last year about how my mental health was affected by several long hospitalizations and how it lead to the crumbling of my mental health. And...

A few years ago, I didn’t like where my care was at. I had been in and out of the hospital and trying several biologics that were not working and...

Finding IBD-friendly activities can be a challenge sometimes. Over the past few years, I’ve been a lot more involved with hiking and being able to get out on different trails...

Today I come to you from my kitchen to discuss Pandora's box - eating when you're in a flare. One of the posts I made regarding safe foods got a...

I struggle all the time to recognize myself. My body has drastically changed over the past 5 years. And when I struggle with my mental health, my physical health starts...

Intimacy is not something we talk about often enough when living with IBD. People living with many of the symptoms that come with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis have a...

It’s been a few months since I sat down with my partner & talked about my diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and living with inflammatory bowel disease and our relationship. Well...

You expect the toilet paper to be horrible on trips so you bring some or wipes of your own. You cringe every time your fingers go through the toilet paper...

This video gives a detailed look inside the life of someone who lives with an invisible illness. I talk about the mask we wear as patients, and how much is...

Kelly sat down with her significant other to talk about IBD and answer questions. Crohn’s disease. This is something that you know really bothers me. I know phones love to...

There are not many options for people to purchase or attain clothing that is always comfortable as a person living with IBD. Sweatpants are not always an option if you...