Undiagnosed: A Story of Purgatory (Part 2)Check out Part 1! So far in 2017, it has been an extremely painful “hurry up & wait” game, and my patience has thinned with each moment. Complications of Crohn's?...reactions1comment
Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With IBDBeing diagnosed with any condition can be hard. Being diagnosed with a chronic digestive disease might feel impossible at first, but the good news is that it’s not! Living and...reactions1comment
Choosing a GastroenterologistI have had my fair share of doctors over the years. Some gastroenterologists I liked, and some not so much. Over the last few weeks, I have really thought about...reactions4comments
Isolating Myself to Protect Others?Living with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis) can often come with a lot of emotional angst. There are so many reasons for this but...reactions2comments
I Pooped MyselfI pooped myself. Yes. I know we're not supposed to talk about poo because its dirty and forbidden but what better place to talk about it than here? It's a...reactions2comments
4 Key Terms for the Newly DiagnosedBeing diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease is often an overwhelming experience. First, there are the basics of dealing with symptoms like pain, fatigue, a constant need to use the...reactions2comments
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 I was 13 years old, but I had...reactions1comment
3 Things I've Learned From Dating With IBDBefore I met my significant other, I’d dated off and on. The legitimacy of my past relationships is pretty debatable. I consider my chronic conditions a big part of me;...reactions1comment
Pain Management FrustrationsA little while ago I wrote an article about pain management. I will be honest and say that I am literally writing this article in tears after crying to my...reactions5comments
Embracing Your New NormalIt is no secret that a diagnosis of IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) can turn your world upside down. I remember when I was first diagnosed, I believed once...reactions1comment
The Big DanceIt’s the end of the year. It’s hot, the kids are starting to lose their cool. I notice that teachers are walking down the hallway shaking their heads; ready to be...reactions1comment
Telling Your Employer You Have IBDSo you have a bowel disease, it’s horrible and it brings a lot of self-confidence knocks, anxiety and feelings of inability. Sometimes you have to quit your job because it’s...reactions3comments
The 80/20 Rule for a Chronically Ill MumThe day that your baby is born you are handed this beautiful blob of delicious smelling bliss and... a massive load of mummy guilt. Mummy guilt is the universe's way...reactions1comment
Secrets from the StallI recently came across a quote on Instagram that made me pause and reflect. It said: "I am the type of person that will sit in the bathroom and cry...reactions1comment
It's Time for a 504 PlanI am a completely functional human being. I wake up every morning, get washed and dressed. I have my breakfast and then go to work. I am a lucky person that...reactions1comment
Three Straight Days in BedI had some crazy procedures done during my 371 straight days in the hospital. I would argue that the doctors really wanted to try everything they could to send me home...reactions1comment
Change of Seasons with IBDWe are now in full swing with the spring weather and before we know it, summer will be here! Most people recognize the seasons for what they are: different weather...reactions11comments
Absorbing Meds Without a ColonWhen you are diagnosed with a chronic disease like Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis, there is a lot of unknowns. While the statistics are approximated, roughly 40% of people who...reactions4comments
My Most Vulnerable Mental Health Story...I have gone back and forth in my mind about whether to share this story with my friends on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net as opposed to solely on my website. I often wonder...reactions1comment
The Walk This SundayIt’s here, its finally here! This Sunday March 21 is the CCFA Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter Walk for a Cure. I really enjoy this, for many of reasons. I have lots...reactions1comment