Living

This 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...

Being 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...

Telehealth 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...

Before 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...

It’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...

Unfortunately, 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...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

Before my Crohn's diagnosis, I always enjoyed exercise. OK, I couldn't claim to be a marathon runner but I did get a buzz out of going to the gym, swimming...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

I wrote about being a bitter party of 1 and how remission felt like a lie. My IBD specialist ordered a pill cam and it sent back pictures of a...

I'm not really a fan of the articles telling us to find the positives in a pandemic: people are seriously ill and even dying, so I'm not particularly interested in...

FOMO is a popular acronym on social media for a reason. No one likes to feel they are missing out. Social Media seems to exacerbate this sense that we are...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

As someone living with Crohn’s disease, I can easily, at any moment in time, list a number of things that I’m afraid of. Now, I think about my friends and...

In recent months, uncertainty has dominated the global world. It’s been said thousands of times already, but we’re living in historic times. As an immunocompromised individual who lives with other...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with inflammatory bowel disease. New here? We invite you to...

Ten years ago this week, in September 2009, my life changed forever. Ten years ago this week, I was one month into a new job, one-year post-college graduation, and really...

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As an IBD patient, I feel like I’m constantly looking for tools, apps, and resources to help me manage my disease, my health, and my sanity. Over the years, I’ve...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...