Do I know myself better than my medical team?Self-advocacy is a funny word. It's something I've always tried to encourage in my writing but lately, I'm struggling with a different...reactions1comment
Finding a New Nightly Routine with an OstomyEveryone has a nighttime routine they follow before collapsing into bed at the end of the day. For some, the typical bedtime...reactions1comment
Give Yourself Permission To FeelI was recently watching an episode of Ted Talks. If you're not familiar with Ted Talks, it's basically a "nonprofit dedicated to...reactions1comment
The Recent PainIt all started about two weeks ago. I was helping a friend move, and I had received a horrible cramping pain in...reactions1comment
7 Awkward Moments When Using a Public BathroomBathroom. Toilet. Restroom. Loo (as us Brits are prone to calling it). Whichever phrase you prefer to use, there's no getting around...reactions1comment
How to Support a Loved One In a FlareThere are a lot of questions people ask when I tell them I'm flaring. Most of the questions are about how people...reactions1comment
10 Steps To Becoming An Empowered PatientBeing diagnosed with any chronic condition is overwhelming in itself. Being diagnosed with IBD is especially hard because there are many topics...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
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed - Part 1These are some helpful hints that I've found based on my experience for the person who's been recently diagnosed with IBD. They...reactions1comment
Think you might have IBD? Here's what you can do!Digestive issues can lead to a lot of confusion. What is causing this pain? Where is the blood in the toilet coming...reactions1comment
Don't Lose Yourself To Your DiagnosisAfter living with any chronic condition for a number of years, it's easy to forget the person you were before it. Or...reactions1comment
Staying Positive During A FlareDealing with an IBD flare is challenging. It can be hard to keep a positive outlook when you're dealing with so much...reactions5comments
Patients Have Power, Don't Be Afraid to Use ItHow many times have you sat in a doctor appointment and felt at a loss for words? Then, the moment you're walking...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease of the VulvaIn the last few articles (What Women Should Know About Living with IBD, and Crohn's Disease in Your Where?), we've talked about...reactions19comments
Self-esteem and IBDSo many that I sometimes even wonder what kind of person I'd be without my condition. I wonder this simply because all...reactions1comment
Expecting the UnexpectedOne of the worst parts about going to bed with chronic illness is knowing that you’ll wake up still next to it...reactions1comment
Crack, Creak, Pop: The Sounds of a Post-Surgery WorkoutI have been there before. You’re into a great routine working out. You have been going to the gym week in and...reactions1comment
Advocacy & Politics.I grew up in a family that didn't speak of politics. I mean, I don't remember politics EVER being brought into a...reactions1comment
Why Small Bowel MRIs are the Absolute WORSTTwo weeks ago, I found myself laying on my belly, holding my breath on autocue while desperately wondering how long I could...reactions11comments
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
