Marisa Lauren Troy

My husband has spent over 16 years being a caregiver. His son started showing symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at 3 months old, yet it took until the age...

In part 1, I talked about how much diet and nutrition can impact the lives of patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I mentioned how common it is...

There is a lot of information out there on nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When you suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, nutrition comes up a lot. Whether...

As someone who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) 20 years ago, I have experienced a lot. I also know firsthand how difficult it is to navigate a new diagnosis...

I have lived with two traditional ileostomies in my life. The first one was when I was 16 and the second (and now permanent) one was given to me when...

Last month, I went on my first real vacation since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 13. I also went on my very first cruise with my fiance and...

I had a new experience while traveling with my ostomy about a month ago. I do want to say that flying with an ostomy is not as big a deal...

I have been dealing with a bad cough, sore throat, and general cold symptoms for about two months now. In a previous article, I wrote about how difficult it was...

The question "what does a UC flare-up look like?" is a common one. For those asking because you are newly diagnosed and aren't sure what your body might be experiencing...

A diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis usually comes with a lot of doctors appointments, medical tests, blood work, medication trial and error, among other things. I know so...

Every day we all have decisions and choices to make. Part of life is planning and while living with a disease like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can make it...

When you live with a chronic illness like ulcerative colitis, it can be difficult to know what exactly warrants a trip to the emergency room or hospital. I know going...

While ulcerative colitis may come with a ton of potential symptoms, rectal bleeding is a huge issue for many patients. Understandably, it is very troubling to see the toilet bowl...

Living with an invisible, chronic disease like ulcerative colitis is no picnic. I am sure those of you reading this who suffer from this form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...

Most of us have heard the term “noncompliant.” We tend to hear this being said often in the medical world. That term, to me, has a negative connotation. It kind...

My mom recently had some issues with her ear that prompted her doctor to tell her she needed steroids and/or steroid injections. My mom is someone who doesn’t like to...

I have been really into podcasts lately. Personal development and lifestyle podcasts have been my jam for the past year or so. I love the feeling of learning new things...

I recently had the pleasure of attending a conference in San Diego called Digestive Disease Week. I am part of the IBD Social Circle which is hosted by Janssen Biotech...

Before I get into the topic at hand, I just wanted to take this time to let you know how much we really value your comments, thoughts, stories, suggestions, and...

If you haven't had a chance to read part 1 of this article, I highly recommend doing so before continuing on. If you have read part 1, I appreciate you...