A Brain-Dump On New Year's With Chronic IllnessIt’s hard not to get the New Year’s blues when everyone around you appears to be moving forward with life. I see my friends getting married, having babies, and living... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Family Bathroom... Lessons from the StallYou know the feeling. You must find a restroom, now. Except, you’re not alone. You have a little one with you - a baby, a toddler, or even someone under... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
UC during an Ice StormWhat do you get when you mix an ice storm with a colitis sufferer, a loss of electricity, and the final drip-drip of water from the bathroom faucet? “H-Have we... By Traci Musick-Shaffer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Eat, or Not to Eat? That Is the QuestionPeople with inflammatory bowel disease often avoid eating certain things because they're worried about the aftermath. I stopped eating altogether. Back in 2007, just before my diagnosis, I stopped eating... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With Crohn's Disease & Miscarriage (Part 1)When I began writing for Health Union four years ago, I was adamant about using this platform to remove the stigma and demystify every aspect of living with inflammatory bowel... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Therapy Pet...Growing up I never had pets. My parents just didn’t allow it. I don’t think they wanted to be responsible for the daily maintenance of animals. You know, the food... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Voice Matters: Join Voices of UCWe believe the voices and personal experiences of people living with chronic conditions are the most important voices in healthcare – which is why we sometimes work with client sponsors... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Crohn's In Social SettingsManaging IBD symptoms in social settings can be difficult. It’s easy to moderate your diet and stay away from alcohol when at home. This becomes way more tricky, though, when... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You May Get Nauseous Reading This OneMy experience with nausea is pretty extensive, so I figured I could dedicate an entire conversation to this topic alone. Nausea, to me, is the in-between space. You're sick, you... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Humira Diary: Month 3Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. Welcome back to my Humira Diaries. You can read month... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You Don't Know What to SayTo say that being diagnosed with Crohn’s is difficult is an understatement. In addition to suddenly living with a life-long illness, we are suddenly expected to continue living our lives... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Current Crohn’s Exercise RoutineWorking out consistently is crucial for our bodies to stay healthy and happy. We all know this, but as Crohn’s patients, working out isn’t so simple. We deal with a... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Infusion EssentialsShortly after my Crohn’s disease diagnosis, I began my first biologic medication - one that was administered every 8 weeks via IV infusion. As someone who had previously endured multiple... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
7 tips for injecting yourself with Humira for the first timeToday I want to talk about my top tips if you're injecting yourself for the first time with Humira (also called Adalimumab). This can seem really daunting at first, especially... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Year’s Resolutions From A Thirty-Year Crohn’s PatientIn 2020, many of us had lofty plans. Sadly, in many cases, these plans were totally shattered. Careers were put on hold, relationships scrapped, health suffered. Some lost those closest... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Acceptance and Home Health CareMissed Part 1 and Part 2 of this series? Check out here what you've missed so far. We last left off talking about how vulnerable we feel when we become... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Dreaded NG TubeA nasogastric tube is sometimes needed after an intestinal blockage. I've had quite a few blockages over the years, but have only had the NG tube put in once (although... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Re-Learning My BodyYears ago, I began to believe that once I learned my body, that was it! Besides the medications and surgeries, I just knew that once I learned what my body... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The New Normal: In-Home InfusionsFor those of you not familiar with the Entyvio infusion process, it is actually not that bad, however, it does take some time out of your day, and the amount... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Searching for a New House with IBD in a PandemicThis past year, my daughter grew into a toddler. She wanted to move around more, and do more, and see more, and play more. At the same time, the world... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments