Why a Colonoscopy is So Much More with IBDIt's no surprise, people can't stand the thought of getting a colonoscopy. Whether it's your 60-year-old dad, your grandma or... yourself. Unfortunately...reactions4comments
Dating with an OstomyDating with an ostomy can be daunting and a little frightening. It’s hard to put yourself out there in the first place...reactions1comment
10 Things To Do On Bed RestBeing on bed rest is never fun. It can be long, dreary, and time-consuming. With ulcerative colitis, we can find ourselves on...reactions1comment
How IBD Can Impact Your Eyes: Iritis and UveitisWe all know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect the body in many different ways, both within the digestive tract...reactions4comments
The Power of Saying: "I Have IBD"There's something to be said for connecting with someone who lives your reality. You can go from being perfect strangers to what...reactions1comment
Making Mental Health a PriorityWhile society’s views on mental health have evolved from where they were years ago, we still have a lot of work to...reactions1comment
What Should I Ask OF My Care TeamDiagnosis of IBD can be incredibly difficult. Without an education of more than basic Human Anatomy & Physiology in most college courses...reactions1comment
Dating with IBD: Then and NowSince being diagnosed, I have dated some grade-A jerks. From guys who didn’t even care about my condition, to my personal favorite...reactions1comment
Having an Answer to “What Can I Do to Help You?"There are a lot of times someone with IBD might be laid up in bed because of a flare, recouping from surgery...reactions6comments
Tricking UC & Treating CDHalloween is a favorite holiday in my house because it comes exactly 10 days after my little Hippo’s birthday. He’s a party...reactions1comment
The Phrase "Must Be Nice"This post was actually inspired by a very good friend of mine, Sarah Kay Hoffman. She runs a blog and also has...reactions1comment
Becoming Visible: My Life With Invisible IllnessI am a face of “Invisible Illness.” I want to show you what living with “invisible” me is like, in hopes others...reactions8comments
IBD Life is Not a Sprint; It's a MarathonChronic illness has a way of hurting you not just physically, but mentally as well. It’s trying and exhausting to constantly feel...reactions2comments
Homemade Baby Food: Putting My Mind At EaseAs a new mom with Crohn’s disease there are many decisions and moments where your disease plays a role in how you...reactions1comment
Dealing with Your Gut in Times of Grief In the days following the massacre in Las Vegas there are no words to truly capture the heart-wrenching feelings that overcome us...reactions1comment
When Your Friends Are Living Life...Without YouI see it every year, more pictures of friends expanding their families, getting engaged, traveling the world with groups of friends. And...reactions5comments
MLB & UC – An Interview with Jake Diekman, Part 2Throughout the month of October, we’ll be spreading the word about invisible illnesses and what it’s like to live with a disease...reactionscomments
Being the IBD Super MommyAs much as we love spending time with our little pumpkins over the summer, it’s kind of nice when they go back...reactions1comment
When It's Not About IBDI realize how awkward that must sound coming from an IBD patient. I mean really, once you’re diagnosed, what could possibly not...reactionscomments
Feeling Guilty When You're UnemployedThere's a certain funny feeling in my gut (no pun intended) I've had lately that has made me feel ill at times...reactions7comments
