Being Chronically Ill is a Full-Time JobBeing chronically ill is absolutely, without a doubt a full-time job! Obviously, the severity of a person’s disease will dictate how much...reactions3comments
Aiming for that Tree ChangeI was lucky that my surgery put me into remission, but I wasn't lucky enough to have never felt the crushing agony...reactions1comment
HIPAA Rights to Request Your RecordsDid you know that you can get a copy of your medical records? I don’t know when I learned that this was...reactionscomments
I Am Strong, but I Am TiredMy mom sent me a quote the other day that said: "I am strong, but I am tired." I shared the quote...reactions3comments
There's Always HopeWhen I was going through the roughest parts of my disease, hope was the furthest thing from my mind. I was surrounded...reactionscomments
Embarrassing Noises with IBDI think a lot of people who suffer from a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can attest to the fact that...reactionscomments
What to Expect During an Injection of A Biologic?A few weeks ago I wrote, "What to Expect During an Infusion of A Biologic," so today I wanted to talk about...reactionscomments
5 Things My Disease Taught MeEvery difficulty in life can be used as a teachable moment or it can help change you for the better. You may...reactions3comments
IrritationWe all experience it. We all experience that horrible burning feeling that we get when we constantly clean our back side after...reactionscomments
Your Disease is as Unique as You AreFor many living with ulcerative colitis, the words “have you tried...?” are some of the most frustrating words you can hear. Many...reactionscomments
Pain Management with IBDPain management for inflammatory bowel disease is something many patients struggle with, myself included. Pain is challenging, especially for someone who has...reactions12comments
What Does The Word "Overcome" Really Mean?Most of us have seen articles or news reports about people who have overcome their Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis to go...reactionscomments
School Accommodations Older Students with IBD Need to SucceedRegardless of age all students should have the right to a quality education which is why accommodations in school are important. In...reactionscomments
Phantom Rectum with IBDI am sure most of you have never heard the term “phantom rectum” before - have you? {Please comment below if you...reactions5comments
Should You Have Surgery?I remember when I had to make the decision to have my colon removed. It was one of the hardest decisions that...reactions4comments
What is Bravery?A couple of years ago, a few girls started a revolutionary movement called “Get Your Belly Out.” Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford posted a photo...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk About the Tough Stuff: IBD and Mental Health - Part 1**This post discusses topics of mental health and suicide that some may find too uncomfortable to read.** September is known as National...reactions2comments
Online Dating and IBDI was one of the lucky ones. I had been dating my (now) husband for a year before I was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
What to Expect During an Infusion of a BiologicToday I am going to talk about what it's like to get an infusion of a biologic medication to treat Crohn's disease...reactions3comments
How Summer and Heat Impact My IBD and OstomyEven though the summer months are coming to an end, I still wanted to write something about how the heat impacts my...reactionscomments
