Dear DoctorDear Doctor, I know that you have learned or even specialized in my disease. You have even helped a lot of people along the way. You've saved lives and impacted... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When You Feel Better but Your Test Results Say OtherwiseFriends, we all know that having Crohn’s disease is quite the journey. Talk about ups and downs, right? We all go through the endless zig-zagging trajectory of feeling great, then feeling... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What I Would ChangeI’ve been through a lot with my condition. By far, it is one of the best and worst things that’s ever happened to me in life. With as much trouble... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pregnancy Diaries: My new arrival and surviving the post-pregnancy flareHi everyone! As I've updated Inflammatoryboweldisease.net readers about every stage of my pregnancy (including my first trimester, second trimester and third trimester) I thought it only fair to share my... By Jenna Farmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Seven Tips for ParentsNavigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like an impossible task at times. No matter where... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
No One Ever Comments on AppearanceI recently had the pleasure of attending a conference in San Diego called Digestive Disease Week. I am part of the IBD Social Circle which is hosted by Janssen Biotech... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Crohn's Disease and Skin ConditionsThough Crohn's disease mainly affects the digestive tract, it often comes with conditions that affect other areas of the body. Around 40 percent of people living with Crohn's develop 1... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is it Okay to be Angry?You've probably been told by everyone, if you're like me, that you need to look at the positives and move on with life. Everyone always wants to remind you that... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Part Two-The VentFor part 1, read "The Days of the Ventilator." I went into the hospital at 162 lbs to get a total colectomy for my increasing Crohn’s disease. Never would I... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When All Hope Seems LostAs IBD patients, we have all had at least one moment where we lost hope when battling this disease. Whether it be that we feel that we are running out options... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The A-Z of IBD (part 2)Recently, I wrote the first part of the A-Z of IBD part 1; a guide for what life with IBD is actually like, one letter at a time! Today I'm... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
It's Not You, It's Not Me. It's Prednisone.There is a lot of emotion when the word “Prednisone” is heard among those living with chronic illness. Chances are we’ve been there; we’ve experienced the changes to our bodies... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The FluMy wife has been traveling a lot. She had to go to a few conferences with eight hundred people in a room for five hours a day. Neither of us... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The A-Z of IBD (Part 1)Sometimes it can be difficult to fully sum up life with IBD in a single sentence or even a single paragraph. It's a complicated beast-with more strands to it than... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Parenting and FatigueBeing a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together can be a recipe for complete exhaustion and feelings of... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBD Outdoors: A Guide to Adventuring with IBDWelcome to my new series as we transition into Summer living in the Midwest! While I’m absolutely no survivalist, having quite a few hobbies outdoors while living with IBD can... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it worth it? An ostomyYou may have Crohn's or colitis, but not everyone with IBD has an ostomy. Those who have an ostomy needed one. Most likely they have it to save their lives... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Charts that Capture What it's Like to Live with Ulcerative ColitisCharts that illustrate what it feels like to live with ulcerative colitis. When you live with ulcerative colitis or any chronic condition, frequent research, and constant health vigilance become a... By Grady Stewart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Just Because I Can Today Doesn't Mean I Can TomorrowHow often have you heard this? "Why can't you come out THIS time?" "Maybe you need to go get a second opinion?" "I don’t think your IBD requires surgery." "Have... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why You Should Be Open With Your Crohn's DiagnosisI know, I know. This can be kind of an annoying topic, especially for those of you who are introverted and private by nature. But! I just want to share... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments