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)...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Miscarriage & IBD GuiltTrigger warning: This post will discuss some difficult topics such as miscarriage, grief, and loss. If these are topics you’re currently struggling...reactionscomments
Excused Absence & Disclosing My Condition At Work“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public...reactions13comments
From Shame to Sharing: A Personal JourneyI have always thought of myself as a helpful person, yet I have always struggled with asking for help when I need...reactions5comments
Series | How my Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Physical ActivityThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions4comments
Ways To Pass The Time During IBD InfusionsShortly after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my doctor prescribed a biologic medication. One that I would receive via IV infusion. I...reactions2comments
Bruising and Crohn's DiseaseToday I wanted to talk about another one of those extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD we often neglect to mention and that's bruising...reactions2comments
How I Know When It’s Time to Go to the ER for Crohn's DiseaseUnfortunately, if you have Crohn's disease, heading to the emergency room is something that can occur often. The nature of the disease...reactions28comments
Deciding Whether to Switch DoctorsSwitching doctors can be stressful, so I’ve only done so when absolutely necessary. But over a 30-year period, I’ve had four gastroenterologists...reactions5comments
Vulnerability & Home Health CareIf you happened to miss Part 1 of this series, please read that first and it will lead you back to how...reactions2comments
Honoring Myself in My Ulcerative Colitis JourneyWhen I first noticed the bleeding, I was 20 years old and convinced everything would work itself out. At that age, it...reactions9comments
Packing Must-Haves for TravelI love to travel. I have never shied away from seeing new countries, experiencing memorable vacations, or booking a flight on a...reactions4comments
Crohn's Flare on Your VulvaI am 31 years old, and I was diagnosed with Crohn’s when I was 25. I was recently put on an extensive...reactions2comments
Does Surgery For Crohn’s Or Ulcerative Colitis Improve Quality of Life?It is not a surprise for anyone with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC) to read that the conditions can impact a...reactions10comments
