The Hotel Bathroom
When I first was diagnosed with Crohn’s, I was afraid to leave the house. You couldn’t pay me enough money …
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The Scar
My stomach looks like I have been through a war. If you saw me walking down the beach, would say to …
Airport Tips & Tricks
Recently, I wrote an article about tricks you could use if you were traveling. These tricks would make …
The Fear of the Taper
I remember early in my Crohn’s days, I was on such high doses of steroids. I felt great! I …
Medication Troubles
I have been taking the same medication for my Crohn’s for the last six years. It is different than my oral …
Medications Troubles Part 2
This article starts in part 1. I was starting to get angry. I just didn’t understand how the …
The Floods
I awoke last Saturday morning to my carpet’s being wet. I was on my way to the bathroom (as usual), …
Emergency Situations
I always sit around and wonder, what happens if there are no bathrooms. What do you do? That could be …
The Apartment
It was 2007 and I had just graduated college. My symptoms were getting worse by the day, but that …
The Honeymoon
So you all know that I have been planning a wedding. The wedding will occur in October of this upcoming …
Stories from the Bag
I did not have an ostomy bag for long. But for the time that I did have it, I never …
Numbers and Crohn’s
When I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, I had no idea about the medical field. I was always so healthy, and …
My Next Sigmoidoscopy
As you know from my past articles, I have had twenty-two colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies. I have only had to …
Weird Medicines – Smells and Tastes
Yea, Crohn’s and colitis have some great medications that help us with the effects. For some of us, we …
My Side Effects So Far
You can say that many Crohn’s medications are great for you. They are! If your body adapts to them, you can …
The Recent Pain
It all started about two weeks ago. I was helping a friend move, and I had received a horrible …
One more Sacrifice to IBD: My Nails
I look at my hands, I look at my feet and I am disgusted. I see others walk around and …
Coming to Grips with Injectables
When I discovered that I needed to have surgery, I thought I would not have to take any medication …
Crack, Creak, Pop: The Sounds of a Post-Surgery Workout
I have been there before. You’re into a great routine working out. You have been going to the gym …
Gaining Confidence with Food
I definitely have to say that I have more confidence in my food choice as of late. If you …