The Whole Time Difference BusinessI recently traveled to Las Vegas for my best friend’s bachelor party. In the weeks leading up to the big bash, I had a lot going through my mind. I... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What I Wish I Knew About Medication Years AgoI used to refuse to take my medicine, calling it “poison.” I suppose you could make the argument that it is depending on which angle you look at it from... By Sara Ringer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Birthday Planning with IBDMy birthday is coming up and I am having a hard time figuring out what I want to do. Or rather, what the plans should be for a person whose... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Okay to Have Mixed FeelingsCrohn’s disease is a day-to-day disease. One day, I could have a great day. No big stomach issues, no urgency and I feel great. On the other hand, there are... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Prednisone Made Me Do ItScenario number 1: A pill bottle falls out of the cabinet and onto your head when you open the door. It does not hurt, but it angers you. So you... By Colitis Ninja3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
This Week at CampFor those that have read my previous articles, you know that I work at Briarwood Day Camp. Briarwood is located in the picturesque back country of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hydration: The Significance and the StruggleOne of my biggest struggles with Crohn’s disease has been staying hydrated. It is something I have struggled with for years and when I had surgery to have my colon... By Stephanie Hughes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Tips for Living with a J-PouchLast week, I reached a milestone in my ulcerative colitis treatment. I can officially say that I've been living with a relatively happy and cooperative J-pouch for 2 years. Getting... By Colitis Ninja4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] Mamas Facing Forward – A Community for Mamas Facing Chronic IllnessI’m only four years into my experience as a mom, but even in that short amount of time I can make this statement with complete authority: being a mom is... By Mariah Z Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Something I'm Embarrassed to Talk About: My TeethDuring my longest hospitalization I've ever had (6 months) a tooth of mine chipped and I was left with only a portion of it. A few months later the tooth... By Sara Ringer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Accidents And Urgency With Ulcerative ColitisThere are some really terrible videos out there on the internet that are supposed to be funny. Sometimes all I can do is just shake my head at my disappointment... By Colitis Ninja3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
With Crohn's Disease, the Smallest Tasks can be Huge AccomplishmentsWhat is your biggest accomplishment? For me, some days just taking a shower feels like running a marathon. During times in my life where my Crohn’s disease has been severe... By Sara Ringer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Potty Training at 22One of the most horrid experiences of my life was when I had to reteach myself how to use the bathroom. I was twenty-two years old and I was being... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How My Evil Colon Tried to Ruin My Marriage Proposal (Part Two)Find part 1 here. ...He ran into my room looking like a child who’d just found a chest full of candy. He was so excited. This was a big deal... By Colitis Ninja5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Tangled Web of StressStress is something that everyone deals with on a daily basis. However, as an IBD patient, the amount of stress increases due to pain and other debilitating symptoms, medications and... By Courtney Maiorino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rehashing Medical History is Emotionally DifficultWhen I had to have a MRI recently, there were two separate rooms for people to wait in, given everyone had to be in a gown. Women were on one... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Family Get-Togethers During a Flare up!Family gatherings are a time to indulge in family favorites that may be more decadent than your usual fare. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed at the dinner table, especially... By Melissa Halas-Liang3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Respond When Others Just Don't "Get It"One of the many complaints people living with chronic illness have is that their friends and loved ones just can’t grasp the concept of a chronic illness. They don’t understand... By Colitis Ninja6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Holistic Health Ring: Who do you want in your corner?When diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, we unknowingly create a team of people that accompany us on this life-long journey. These people include: Our team supports and cares for us... By Courtney Maiorino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Little Things Can Make a Big DifferenceOver the course of my almost 16 years as someone with ulcerative colitis, I have learned quite a lot. You do have to go through a good amount to really... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments