While Managing a Flare, Find Relief in Soothing Epsom SaltAs a public high school teacher, this past year has ranked as the most stressful one I’ve ever experienced in my 27-year career. Having an IBD on top of stress... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My FriendshipsI can't help but wonder what my life might have been like if I didn't have ulcerative colitis. I think about all of the things that would have been different... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
UC Fatigue Is Deeper Than "Tired"Chronic illness fatigue can have you questioning yourself and being unnecessarily harsh when you most need self-compassion. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints for people with ulcerative colitis... By Christal Davis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Breakfast of ChampionsI was never a fan of breakfast. I would just wait until lunch. I remember in high school, my teachers were always concerned that I was not eating breakfast. I... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Four Simple Steps To Reduce Toxins And Maintain Health With IBDThe incidence of IBD in the general population is rising exponentially. According to the CDC, an estimated 3 million people suffered from IBD in the U.S. in 2015, which is... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Shock of Being Diagnosed with Crohn’s DiseaseI will never forget the feeling I had when my gastroenterologist said: “You have Crohn’s disease.” I was 21 years old, extremely healthy up until that point, and had no... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Crohn's and DisabilityIt was recently brought to my attention that July is Disability Pride Month. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's a Capsule Endoscopy?As technology advances, the medical establishment keeps coming up with new ways to survey your gastrointestinal tract. This is an exciting time to be a patient with Crohn's or ulcerative... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The TPN ProcessIf you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a bit more about the ongoing process of TPN... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It's OK to Rest!Taking a nap may be the most pleasurable, simple luxury for those suffering from Crohn's or colitis. However, it may also be one of the biggest reasons for experiencing guilt... By Julie Marie Palumbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is TPN?You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here are some TPN questions answered for IBD patients... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gluten and My GutFluffy, sugary goodness... It’s staring me right in the face during my first-period class. The box of Jolly Pirate Donuts sits before me as a teenage boy begins his day... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Trying to Find Balance With Ulcerative Colitis PainI have experienced sooo much pain over the years, thanks to ulcerative colitis. So much so, that I found myself learning to just function with it to a certain extent... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Traveling While On MedicationA lot of us patients with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis have to take a number of medications. When we are at home, it is easy to store them and stay... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Specialty Pharmacies Don’t Make IBD Any Easier On UsA specialty pharmacy is an outfit that ships unique medicines such as biologic injectables to patients. In certain instances there are also specialty pharmacy retail locations where you can arrange... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"No Pants Day"? That Could Be a Problem with Ulcerative ColitisAre you ready to drop your drawers? Kick your knickers to the curb? Could you parade around in panties at the workplace? For the adventurous types, "No Pants Day" is... By Traci Musick-Shaffer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBD and SexI don't think we talk about the impact that IBD has on sex often enough! So, what better time to start? There have been many periods in which I didn't... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Coping With Unwelcome Comments About UCWe all know the comments. Comments like, "Should you really eat that?" or "You're sick again?" These phrases are all too familiar for people with ulcerative colitis, and they often... By Christal Davis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Experience With Crohns Disease and Miscarriage (Part 2)I shared in the first part of this article about how my hormones have impacted my Crohn’s disease. From my monthly cycles, through trying to conceive, and after the birth... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Hitting to the Pool With Crohn’s or ColitisIt’s summertime and heading to the pool is all the rage. I live in Florida, so pool days are a way of life here. Most everyone has a pool in their backyard... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments