Don't Let Crohn's Ruin Fun Times with Your KidsIn addition to being a Crohn’s patient and a mom, I am also a Health Coach who works with other Crohn’s patients and moms. So, the topic often arises about... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Am I Causing My Own Symptoms?Being told “I think your symptoms are psychosomatic” by a member of your healthcare team, can feel like a massive kick in the teeth. So, you’re saying, you think my... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Silent Symptom that Foreshadows TroubleFatigue. Exhaustion. The physical weariness. It’s not something that my GI doctor or my primary care physician often ask about, and it’s not something that my symptom tracking apps usually... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How Can I Separate Myself From My Crohn's Disease?Since giving birth to my little boy almost three months ago, I've been fortunate enough to have access to free counseling, or more specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This was partly... By Jenna Farmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Crohn’s Disease, Quarantine, and Tele Everything – The New Remote LifeWe are going on almost seven weeks since stay at home orders were activated and my husband came home to work. That’s almost seven weeks of running a 24-7 diner... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Dreaded ColonoscopyWoody Allen once joked, “death is like a colonoscopy; life is the prep.” Whatever you think of Mr. Allen, it’s hard not to enjoy this quip. It’s a brilliant commentary... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Introduction to Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative colitis: a name not quite as catchy as Crohn's disease but one that leaves little room for ambiguity. For something so currently ingrained into my everyday being, the disease... By Josh Samudre2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Experience of IVF with Crohn's DiseaseToday is one of the posts that I wish I'd had in hand almost two years ago when I embarked on IVF. You wouldn't think that fertility and Crohn's disease... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Road to RecoveryTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Doctors Don't Believe UsIf I had a dollar for every time I heard of a doctor dismissing a patient’s symptoms, I would be pretty darn wealthy. I also have personally experienced the “it may... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Flare, Recover, Prepare, Flare: Life with Crohn's DiseaseI recently wrote about my Crohn’s disease and the way the seasonal changes affect me. While I was describing the pattern of my disease, I used a phrase that made... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Non-Toxic Products and Crohn’s DiseaseThis past year, I have become more and more aware of what products I use on my body and its effect on my health, due to the fact that I... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Expectations After DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with ulcerative colitis can be a really long journey. I often hear diagnosis stories from other people with inflammatory bowel disease and think that I was very lucky... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With ConstipationBefore I was officially diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, my No. 1 symptom was constipation, but at the time, I didn't know it was a problem. I'd had a few bowel... By Jackie Zimmerman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Quarantine and Crohn'sIt’s amazing how the whole world has just suddenly stopped. It was March 13th, 2020, and I was finishing up my school day with my students. My stomach was off... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What to expect during an iron infusionUnfortunately, if you have Crohn’s disease, receiving iron infusions may become part of a recurring treatment for your disease. Even though Crohn’s is so individualistic, chances are at one point... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments