Crohn’s Disease Crashed My WeddingI’ve been living with the fun that is Crohn’s disease for more than half my life. Like most other trips I’ve planned...reactions3comments
What's a Capsule Endoscopy?As technology advances, the medical establishment keeps coming up with new ways to survey your gastrointestinal tract. This is an exciting time...reactionscomments
The Shock of Being Diagnosed with Crohn’s DiseaseI will never forget the feeling I had when my gastroenterologist said: “You have Crohn’s disease.” I was 21 years old, extremely...reactions10comments
The Perfect BathroomBefore I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I really hated using the bathroom, especially if it wasn’t my own. If I could...reactions4comments
Facing the Unknowns of SurgeryThis week marks two years since I had 18 inches of my intestine removed. I’ll always remember the apprehension and fear I...reactions3comments
Missed ConnectionsIn my experience, one of the most draining elements of living with any chronic illness is the hefty weight of isolation that...reactions5comments
While Managing a Flare, Find Relief in Soothing Epsom SaltAs a public high school teacher, this past year has ranked as the most stressful one I’ve ever experienced in my 27-year...reactionscomments
My Disordered Relationship with FoodI have talked a decent amount about how much inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has impacted my relationship with food. I have learned...reactions5comments
What is TPN?You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here...reactionscomments
Series Wrap-Up | How My Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My LifeThis is the final part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. The series has...reactionscomments
IBD Patients Share Their Experiences With ProbioticsProbiotics can be a controversial topic in the IBD community. Can they actually help conditions like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? Well, the...reactions2comments
Explaining Infusions to my ToddlerI have been receiving medication infusions for my Crohn’s disease since the summer of 2016. At first, my infusions took place in...reactionscomments
Why Advocacy Wasn't A Choice For MeSo often I am asked why I chose to become an advocate. For me, I’m not sure it was ever a choice...reactions2comments
Crohn’s Disease Opened My Eyes to the Privilege of Being HealthyThis remission thing from Crohn’s disease is a weird state of existence, for me. While I’m not 100% healthy, by any means...reactions2comments
Fear of Losing My Current IBD TreatmentMy road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis was lengthy and frustrating. Something that, unfortunately, I know many of you can relate to. My...reactions4comments
The Tangled Web of StressStress is something that everyone deals with on a daily basis. However, as an IBD patient, the amount of stress increases due...reactionscomments
No Longer EmbarrassedBowel habits have not always been a subject I was comfortable in discussing...whether it be with family, friends or strangers. Everyone knows...reactions2comments
Meditation for Crohn’s DiseaseWhen you're in a Crohn's flare, or nervous about an upcoming procedure, mediation can be quite helpful. It generally helps me relax...reactionscomments
Excused Absence & Disclosing My Condition At Work“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public...reactions13comments
Breakfast of ChampionsI was never a fan of breakfast. I would just wait until lunch. I remember in high school, my teachers were always...reactionscomments
