Living

Over the last year, I’ve been getting to know an acquaintance who has become a close friend. We share a lot of the same medical struggles, so it was an...

Crohn’s is a tough disease. It starts out of nowhere. I had no issues before that horrible November 2006 night. When I was first diagnosed, it was pretty much under control...

Every treatment I’ve been on, except my current one, has ended abruptly due to an allergic reaction. I can't help but feel like I'm constantly waiting for the other shoe...

The other day in the middle of dinner I excused myself to go to the restroom. This was not a unique moment in time. But when I sat down on...

This is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings...

As technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in technology, there are many options for accessing healthcare...

When you have Crohn's disease, you're often willing to try almost anything to feel better. In my case, at various points, I’ve certainly felt this way. Why? One important reason...

Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. Hi everyone. Today I have started my second lot of...

The first time I was diagnosed with C. diff - I was adamant it couldn’t be true. I’d already experienced several stool cultures on my road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis...

Last year, as we entered 2020, I wrote about setting an intention versus a resolution. My intention was to find joy, at least once a day. Little did I know...

If you're not feeling well and don't seem to be responding to your medication, your doctor may suggest a liquid diet. I’ve been on liquid diets at many points. For...

When you are down for the count and trying your best to just get through the day due to a nasty flare, it is okay to rest. That's right, I...

This is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings...

I’ve been an over-analyzer since I was a child. You name it, and I’ve thought my way around it in circles. Crohn’s disease, for me, has amplified that tendency one...

Let me be clear. I am not saying that I am smarter than doctors. I did not attend 4 years of medical school plus residency and internship and all of...

When someone receives a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the next question is typically: “Now what?” Learning how to best manage the symptoms of your diagnosis takes time...

For the whole world, this year has been something that nearly none of us have previously experienced. It’s given us a different view and perspective of what health is and...

Quick Recap Welcome back! The last time we were here, I began to unravel the story of turning 39, my geriatric womb, and opening a Pandora’s Box. I also discussed...

Receiving the news of a digestive disorder can seem like, well, a punch in the gut. It can feel overwhelming to think about what comes next. The good news is...

During my first in-person appointment in over seven months, I asked my PCP about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. You know, to dot the i’s and cross the t’s. She flat-out...