This Year's Stomach FluSo I have been hearing about this for a while. The stomach flu was circling around my classroom and the rest of...reactions1comment
Fighting To Live Without an Ostomy Part 1The anniversary of my second ostomy surgery is coming up and has me doing a lot of thinking. I also recently found...reactionscomments
When Your Doctor Says the S-Word: My J-Pouch Story (Part Three)The day of my sister’s wedding had finally arrived. Everyone was happy and excited. I was, too. but I also had more...reactionscomments
How My Evil Colon Tried to Ruin My Marriage Proposal (Part One)David and I had been dating for about a year and a half. Though we hadn’t really been dating for very long...reactionscomments
IBD & Mental Health - How I Learned from my PastTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
Life, Death & Mental HealthTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactions2comments
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed - Part 2Read part 1 here. Ask your GI about support groups in the area. Look online for support sources and groups that seem...reactionscomments
A Better Ostomy ExperienceThe first ostomy was a bad experience. Read about that in "Limitations with an Ostomy." Just a few months before my second...reactions3comments
Always On Your Mind!As quick as you can be in remission is as quickly as you can have a flare. Also, as quickly as a medication...reactionscomments
Doing Things I Never Thought I’d Be Able To: Horseback Riding with Ulcerative Colitis | Part 2This is Part 2. Part 1 is here. As badly as I wanted to go horseback riding, I knew it wouldn't end...reactionscomments
Hold On, Even If You Feel Like Letting GoTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing PTSD Related NightmaresThere is a tremendous amount of trauma and stress when a person has a severe chronic illness like IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)...reactions1comment
Sounding Like a Babbling IdiotI had to go to the dreaded ER a few weeks ago. As most of you know, the emergency room is a...reactions2comments
Colitis Strikes AgainIt’s amazing; I am always hearing of new people being diagnosed with either Crohn’s or colitis. A few months ago, my girlfriend...reactions1comment
Erring on the Side of Caution with IBDI learned at a very young age that I wasn’t invincible and I honestly wish I hadn’t figured that out so soon...reactions1comment
Not All Holidays are Created EqualFor many people, holidays are a point of struggle. Memories, sometimes even flashbacks of hospital visits, can linger, blocking good holiday cheer...reactions4comments
3 Tips for Surviving the HolidaysHolidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, the holidays and stress often go hand-in-hand. The traveling, the...reactions1comment
IBD in the GenesDid you know that over 50 genes have been linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Although no one knows exactly what causes...reactions1comment
Socialize for Good HealthGoing out with friends may not sound as fun when you feel limited by what you can eat and drink. However, it...reactions1comment
Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?During my first in-person appointment in over seven months, I asked my PCP about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. You know, to dot...reactions3comments
