If not you, then who?Such a provocative title isn't it?! I'm not meaning that you need to suffer for the cause. I mean education and advocating for each other. If not you; then who?... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
That Scary Feeling When Pain HitsIt took quite a long time to receive a Crohn's diagnosis. It took even longer to start receiving proper treatment. And even more years have passed of me waiting for... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Stress & Worries About Symptoms and FlaresIn so many ways, I am hyper-vigilant. I have Crohn's disease and was diagnosed as a young girl. I'm now a grown woman who bears more than physical scars. I... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
SpiritualityI was raised Jewish, and, as a young kid, grew up religious. Three times a week I went to Hebrew School (following my regular school day); I routinely went to... By Matt Nagin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Fourth TrimesterWhile I was pregnant, I was very focused on what the needs of the baby were going to be. As well as the needs of my spouse. I worried about... By Brooke Abbott6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Crohn’s Disease and Struggling With Learning DelayI often look back at my kindergarten years with fondness. There was learning, there was playing, there was naptime. Oh my, how things have changed. These days, kindergarteners get tested... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Quality of life and IBD: How to discover yours and not let goWhat does quality of life mean to you? As someone who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease nearly 15 years ago, it feels like a loaded question. Quality of life is... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
7 Ways to Cope with the Ups and Downs of Crohn's DiseaseHaving Crohn’s disease is not only physically exhausting but mentally exhausting as well. The mental fight of living with Crohn’s is one that takes intense focus and strength from the... By thedancingcrohnie4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Moving and Bathroom StressThe day before my wife and I left on our Greece trip, we got a call from our townhouse association. There was an opening for a bigger unit. The unit... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Deciding to Work from Home with Crohn'sBetween the last 16 years and dealing with things that pop up as a result of a diagnosis of Crohn's disease, I've felt a lot of things. I've felt isolation... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Quitting DrinkingAs a Crohn’s sufferer, if you want to feel healthy, you need to make lifestyle changes. Most of us usually start with the basics: watching our diet, cutting spicy food... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Crohn's Disease Impacts EverythingRecently I had an interview with a job. It wasn’t my dream job or anything, but it was a source of income and would’ve helped greatly with the stack of... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How I Avoid the Flu While Traveling with Crohn’sCrohn’s is my constant companion. It’s lived within me for three decades and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Regardless of living in remission, Crohn’s has a stranglehold on how I... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Destination WeddingIn a few weeks, I will be attending a destination wedding. Yep, you are all wondering where I am going. I am going to a Caribbean island to escape the... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What living in Greece taught me about body confidenceI never felt like I belonged in Australia. I just didn't fit. I wasn't like my peers and felt a little too traditional compared to others. In 2007, I moved... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Healing Power Of The SunIn real estate, there is an often repeated adage: “location, location, location.” The same might be true for IBD. As Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients, all day long we hear... By Matt Nagin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Need a Manicure? How Crohn's Disease Affects Your NailsI've always had long, strong, and healthy nails but only recently have I noticed they've changed. Part of this has been from low ferritin since having my son but my... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Things To Consider Before Starting / Switching Jobs with Crohn's DiseaseHello, I am Shawn. If you don't know by now, I have Crohn's disease. It's a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and other complications throughout my digestive system. It's... By Shawn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Major life changes due to diagnosisFor many people, a diagnosis of IBD has brought about some pretty major life changes. For some, that has been purely dietary changes. As someone who has had to forgo... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I am pretty sure this is what dying feels like....I'm pretty sure this is what dying feels like... It's weird. I'm awake and I'm breathing but I'm spinning down into the dark. You'd think that I've been murdered in... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments