Kelly J.

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...

Things haven’t been going my way in the last year when it comes to dealing with my IBD & also my mental health. I switched biologics, likely the last one...

2018 brought a lot of changes for me. I started out with a bit of a flare that resulted in my being inpatient for more than a month and living...

Living with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is hard. So many aspects of the condition are invisible which makes it even harder in a sense. Others...

In this video, I talk about how important taking breaks, saying no & seeking professional help for stress, physical & mental stability and caregiver burnout...

Have you ever been in such a tight spot physically, emotionally, or financially that you find different ways to justify splurging on something you normally wouldn't buy, use, or do...

So we’ve all heard of the elevator speech. So how does it apply to your diagnosis? Well, most people lose interest if an explanation takes more than 15-30 seconds. So...

In this video, I talk about the importance of being seen by others who may not struggle with a chronic condition that is hard to physically see. We are "hidden"...

I recently wrote on our sister site, migraine.com about assistive devices that have helped me with my conditions. In the article, I write about 13 particular items that I have...

So often, we see infographics and articles that tell loved ones of those with illness what NOT to say. I've got some of those, but today, I want to talk...

I got my PICC line about 2 months ago after several hospital stays during the month of April. Due to the only very small veins in my hands and feet...

Often when your Gastroenterologist orders imaging, CT scans may be the first recommended course for assessment of IBD, but according to the National Institute of Health, this is because of...

It’s fall. That means back to school. And for many of our readers, that means off to college or university! But they can also be full of anxiety, nerves and...

While getting “normal people sick” may be inevitable for many of us, here are a few pointers on the Flu. Why it’s so important to get the Flu vaccine every...

There seems to be a nationwide issue of safely disposing of Sharps after we’ve used them. Disposal sites can be hard to access and there are rules that vary from...

Usually, I spend my sick days in the spring and fall wrapped up in a blanket on my front porch, just hoping the sun will hit my face. It's the...

I'm surrounded by 4 walls. I've never been to jail. But I can imagine this feeling is the closest I could come to know one. These walls have heard the...

Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed – Part 1Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed – Part 2 Organize with your HR department tentative time off. Be prepared and know your...

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “anemia is a condition where a person has a lower than a normal number of red blood cells...