My Next Sigmoidoscopy
As you know from my past articles, I have had twenty-two colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies. I have only had to …
Paul Richman
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 …
Post-Surgery Pain Management
I have to admit, I have a strong threshold for pain. It’s probably because of the years and years …
Never a Parade
Boy am I lucky to live in Philadelphia. We have a great city full of culture and finesse. We also …
Alternatives to the Norm
I have had lots of cravings for red meat lately. Because of my Crohn’s, I do not eat red meat. Red …
The ICU
During my 371 day stay in Temple Hospital due to complications with Crohn’s, I spent a lot of …
Getting Rid of Bad Memories
Wow do I think about the past often. I think about the months leading up to my first Crohn’s …
The Stress of Switching Mail Order Companies
As all of you know I am a teacher in the city. You also know that I take …
Eating with Colleagues
A lot of people make fun of teachers, always having a lunch break, and always having a prep. A …
Picking the Right Seat
I don’t travel via airplane often. When I do though, I cringe. I recently traveled to Oklahoma City for …
What Do I Want to See in 2018
What do I want to see in 2018? That is a very tough question. Of course I would want to be …
Home Health Care with IBD
When I was discharged from the hospital after my year-long stay, they had to send me home with a …
The Day It All Began
I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was at college in my fall semester of my senior …
Sometimes You’ve Got To Live
Am I the perfect example of a Crohn’s patient? Nope! As I deal with this disease from day to …