Deciding Whether to Switch DoctorsSwitching doctors can be stressful, so I’ve only done so when absolutely necessary. But over a 30-year period, I’ve had four gastroenterologists...reactions5comments
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
My Experience With Trying a Biologic for Ulcerative Colitis"Let’s see if we can find a good vein." This was the common greeting before a Remicade infusion. I dreaded hearing it...reactions4comments
Why Finding Other "Sick" Friends Can Be A BlessingOver the last year, I’ve been getting to know an acquaintance who has become a close friend. We share a lot of...reactions7comments
Crohn’s Disease Crashed My WeddingI’ve been living with the fun that is Crohn’s disease for more than half my life. Like most other trips I’ve planned...reactions3comments
How Does Diet Impact Crohn’s Or UC? Results From the 2020 IBD In America SurveyWe know that diet and nutrition are different for everyone with inflammatory bowel disease. It is not “one size fits all,” but...reactionscomments
What's a Capsule Endoscopy?As technology advances, the medical establishment keeps coming up with new ways to survey your gastrointestinal tract. This is an exciting time...reactionscomments
The Shock of Being Diagnosed with Crohn’s DiseaseI will never forget the feeling I had when my gastroenterologist said: “You have Crohn’s disease.” I was 21 years old, extremely...reactions10comments
The Perfect BathroomBefore I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I really hated using the bathroom, especially if it wasn’t my own. If I could...reactions4comments
Facing the Unknowns of SurgeryThis week marks two years since I had 18 inches of my intestine removed. I’ll always remember the apprehension and fear I...reactions3comments
Missed ConnectionsIn my experience, one of the most draining elements of living with any chronic illness is the hefty weight of isolation that...reactions5comments
While Managing a Flare, Find Relief in Soothing Epsom SaltAs a public high school teacher, this past year has ranked as the most stressful one I’ve ever experienced in my 27-year...reactionscomments
My Disordered Relationship with FoodI have talked a decent amount about how much inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has impacted my relationship with food. I have learned...reactions5comments
What is TPN?You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here...reactionscomments
Series Wrap-Up | How My Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My LifeThis is the final part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. The series has...reactionscomments
IBD Patients Share Their Experiences With ProbioticsProbiotics can be a controversial topic in the IBD community. Can they actually help conditions like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? Well, the...reactions2comments
Explaining Infusions to my ToddlerI have been receiving medication infusions for my Crohn’s disease since the summer of 2016. At first, my infusions took place in...reactionscomments
Why Advocacy Wasn't A Choice For MeSo often I am asked why I chose to become an advocate. For me, I’m not sure it was ever a choice...reactions2comments
Crohn’s Disease Opened My Eyes to the Privilege of Being HealthyThis remission thing from Crohn’s disease is a weird state of existence, for me. While I’m not 100% healthy, by any means...reactions2comments
Fear of Losing My Current IBD TreatmentMy road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis was lengthy and frustrating. Something that, unfortunately, I know many of you can relate to. My...reactions4comments
