Who Would I Be without Crohn’s Disease?Sometimes I wonder who I would be if I were never diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Officially, I was given that diagnosis when...reactions1comment
Going back to Work With Crohn’s DiseaseAfter an almost seven-year hiatus from working full-time for a corporate entity, I re-entered the workforce. During those seven years of semi-retirement...reactions1comment
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) ...reactions3comments
3 Things I Had to Give Up After DiagnosisIn 2011, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. If I knew then what I know now, I think it would not have...reactions9comments
The Prep: Preparing For a ScopeIn my past, pre-colectomy, I've always hated prep. For the ideal patient, I'm sure it would be uncomfortable, yet a successful process...reactions1comment
Surgery Isn't The "Easy Way Out"The other day I was watching one of my favorite shows. It's a medical show. A guy came in with many issues...reactions3comments
When The Patient Is The CaregiverLiving with autoimmune diseases and the challenges they bring is enough for any one human. Then pack on raising and caring for...reactions1comment
It is a Doctors Job To Tell It Like It isMy mom recently had some issues with her ear that prompted her doctor to tell her she needed steroids and/or steroid injections...reactions1comment
What it's like to be a mom with Crohn'sWhat’s it like being a mama with Crohn's? It’s feeling like a walking zombie day in and day out as you deal...reactions2comments
Nine Years LaterAt 23 years old, my health changed. At 23 years old, my life changed. Nine years ago this week, I began experiencing...reactions2comments
Crohn's Disease & Pregnancy: A Chapter on Self LoveIn May, I became a mother. These words still feel incredibly powerful (and slightly surreal), as I wondered and worried (and sometimes...reactionscomments
Family Fun Adventures with IBDSummertime is a great time of year. The kids are out of school. The weather is warm and friendlier to joints. No...reactions1comment
This Summer-2019You know I am excited. You know that I count down every year. Every year, I work at camp. It has been...reactions1comment
The postpartum Crohn's flare up is real.I had read about it, I had been told about it but I couldn't help but think that perhaps I might be...reactionscomments
Different Pair of Shoes, Same GirlOnce upon a time, my closet was filled with trendy work clothes and sky-high heels in a vast array of colors. Platforms...reactions2comments
C. Diff Or "Just" A Flare?C. diff - clostridium difficile - is terrifying. There is no alternative words to describe the bacteria to anyone but that. “Just”...reactions1comment
Food & Self Acceptance Part 2Part one of this article can be found here. This is the short version of my timeline with food. I can break...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Dear DoctorDear Doctor, I know that you have learned or even specialized in my disease. You have even helped a lot of people...reactions1comment
Juggling the Fatigue of Crohn's and MotherhoodPeople often ask, "what does fatigue from a chronic illness feel like?" It can be difficult to describe. It's much different than...reactions2comments
