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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Road to RecoveryTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions2comments
Expectations After DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with ulcerative colitis can be a really long journey. I often hear diagnosis stories from other people with inflammatory bowel...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Returning to exercise with Crohn's diseaseBefore my Crohn's diagnosis, I always enjoyed exercise. OK, I couldn't claim to be a marathon runner but I did get a...reactions7comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
