31 Days of Awareness - 31 Things About MarisaFor the final day of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness month, we asked Marisa - our phenomenal contributor and IBD advocate - 31...reactionscomments
Does All The Trial And Error We Go Through Impact The Ways We Communicate With Our Loved Ones About Their Own Health?Most people who have suffered from a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for a significant amount of time have seen countless...reactions1comment
Physical Therapy after the VentTwenty days on life support was the result of Crohn’s. MERSA and staff infection had taken over my body in the spring...reactionscomments
My Feelings on Using ADA Accommodations at Large EventsIn my last post, I talked about Securing ADA Accommodations at Large Events, and listed some of the benefits to asking for...reactionscomments
Being the Sick FriendThe unspoken label no one wants, but is referred to anyway.. the "sick" friend. Not everyone has one, but in a world full...reactions1comment
Therapy - Does it Work? Part 1For years, I struggled to figure out what went wrong with my surgeries. Why did I spend over a year fighting for...reactions1comment
Getting appy: The apps I use to manage life with Crohn'sAm I the only one who's a bit of a phone addict? Perhaps it's the fact that so much of our support...reactions1comment
Stares at a PICC LineI got my PICC line about 2 months ago after several hospital stays during the month of April. Due to the only...reactions2comments
World Ostomy Day To Me Part 1What does World Ostomy Day mean to me? I grew up in a family where we didn’t talk or acknowledge that my...reactionscomments
World Ostomy Day To Me Part 2Read the first part of this article: World Ostomy Day to Me Part 1 What does World Ostomy Day mean to me?...reactionscomments
MRI in IBDOften when your Gastroenterologist orders imaging, CT scans may be the first recommended course for assessment of IBD, but according to the...reactions3comments
The HolidaysEvery Fall, the “High Holidays” in Judaism is upon us. Since I practice this religion, it is a time spent in synagogue...reactions2comments
When Loss is so RealThe IBD Community has suffered so much loss lately. So many young warriors have lost their battles against this disease. Horrifying isn’t...reactions3comments
Securing ADA Accommodations at Large EventsBefore I began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I really enjoyed going to large gatherings such as concerts, performances, conventions, and sporting...reactions2comments
Patient vs. Caregiver 2Read Part 1 here. Being a patient is almost easy compared to what I've witnessed as a caregiver. It's hard. But honestly...reactions2comments
Disability Advisors & Access to AssistanceIt’s fall. That means back to school. And for many of our readers, that means off to college or university! But they...reactions1comment
IBD Stole My Job, House, Benefits, and Financial SecurityWhat I’m about to tell you is a crisis of conscience that many of us with chronic illnesses mid-career will experience at...reactionscomments
How to Fight the Flu with IBDWhile getting “normal people sick” may be inevitable for many of us, here are a few pointers on the Flu. Why it’s...reactions1comment
House Guests and TastingsLast weekend we had our first house guests at my new townhouse. My fiancé and I welcomed her sister and brother-law in...reactions1comment
Patient vs. Caregiver Part 1All of my life I've been a patient and a caregiver. I've taken care of myself and my family. I've managed to...reactions1comment
