Shopping for Comfortable Clothing with IBDThere are not many options for people to purchase or attain clothing that is always comfortable as a person living with IBD...reactions11comments
At What Cost?Things haven’t been going my way in the last year when it comes to dealing with my IBD & also my mental...reactionscomments
Accessible Devices/Technology That Made 2018 Easier On Me2018 brought a lot of changes for me. I started out with a bit of a flare that resulted in my being...reactionscomments
Things I Hate Hearing Living with Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is hard. So many aspects of the condition are invisible which...reactions5comments
Importance of "Taking a Break" During Stressful TimesIn this video, I talk about how important taking breaks, saying no & seeking professional help for stress, physical & mental stability...reactions3comments
Justifications I Make During A FlareHave you ever been in such a tight spot physically, emotionally, or financially that you find different ways to justify splurging on...reactions2comments
What is Your IBD "Elevator Speech"?So we’ve all heard of the elevator speech. So how does it apply to your diagnosis? Well, most people lose interest if...reactionscomments
What are some of your favorite holiday "safe foods"??I'm so curious what everyone else eats at family gatherings that you know you won't have an issue with digesting. For me...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Video: Invisible Illness - We Live it Every DayIn this video, I talk about the importance of being seen by others who may not struggle with a chronic condition that...reactions1comment
How I’ve Used Smart Devices for AccessibilityI recently wrote on our sister site, migraine.com about assistive devices that have helped me with my conditions. In the article, I...reactions1comment
Things We'd Like to HearSo often, we see infographics and articles that tell loved ones of those with illness what NOT to say. I've got some...reactions1comment
Stares at a PICC LineI got my PICC line about 2 months ago after several hospital stays during the month of April. Due to the only...reactions2comments
MRI in IBDOften when your Gastroenterologist orders imaging, CT scans may be the first recommended course for assessment of IBD, but according to the...reactions3comments
Disability Advisors & Access to AssistanceIt’s fall. That means back to school. And for many of our readers, that means off to college or university! But they...reactions1comment
How to Fight the Flu with IBDWhile getting “normal people sick” may be inevitable for many of us, here are a few pointers on the Flu. Why it’s...reactions1comment
Sharps DisposalThere seems to be a nationwide issue of safely disposing of Sharps after we’ve used them. Disposal sites can be hard to...reactions1comment
My Comfort Items For Crohn's FlaresUsually, I spend my sick Crohn's days in the spring and fall wrapped up in a blanket on my front porch, just...reactions3comments
This Place I Call PurgatoryI'm surrounded by 4 walls. I've never been to jail. But I can imagine this feeling is the closest I could come...reactions1comment
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed: Part 3Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed – Part 1Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed – Part 2 Organize with your HR department...reactionscomments
Iron Deficiency AnemiaAccording to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “anemia is a condition where a person has a lower...reactions1comment
