Meditation for Crohn’s DiseaseWhen you're in a Crohn's flare, or nervous about an upcoming procedure, mediation can be quite helpful. It generally helps me relax...reactionscomments
Excused Absence & Disclosing My Condition At Work“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public...reactions13comments
Breakfast of ChampionsI was never a fan of breakfast. I would just wait until lunch. I remember in high school, my teachers were always...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Explaining Your Crohn's Disease to Loved OnesUnless you walk a mile in our shoes, it is nearly impossible to know what it is like to live with Crohn’s...reactions6comments
Tips for Hitting to the Pool With Crohn’s or ColitisIt’s summertime and heading to the pool is all the rage. I live in Florida, so pool days are a way of life...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactions2comments
The TPN ProcessIf you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a...reactions2comments
4 Apps I Use to Help Manage My Crohn’s DiseaseIt’s no secret that nowadays there is an app for everything! And boy is it so true. So what applications are out there for...reactions2comments
Part 2 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Top 5 QuestionsIn part 1, I talked about how much diet and nutrition can impact the lives of patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel...reactions1comment
Series | How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Romantic RelationshipsThis is part of a series about how ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type...reactionscomments
Trying to Find Balance With Ulcerative Colitis PainI have experienced sooo much pain over the years, thanks to ulcerative colitis. So much so, that I found myself learning to...reactions2comments
Traveling While On MedicationA lot of us patients with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis have to take a number of medications. When we are at home...reactionscomments
How an Empathetic Stranger Helped Me Through Crohn’s SymptomsThe music was loud. My friends were all having a great time in the bar. And there I was. In the bathroom...reactions4comments
The Return of Wedding SeasonFor the last year and a half, we have been condemned to our houses, like the millions and millions of others due...reactionscomments
My Experience With Crohns Disease and Miscarriage (Part 2)I shared in the first part of this article about how my hormones have impacted my Crohn’s disease. From my monthly cycles...reactionscomments
Pancaking TearsToday I want to cry. I'm 13 years post-surgery for Crohn's disease and I'm not exactly a newbie at the game. I'm...reactions2comments
Crohn’s Disease Has Made Me Very Comfortable With NeedlesWhen I was a young kid, I was terrified of needles. I used to invent excuses not to have to visit my...reactionscomments
7 Things to Do After a Crohn’s Hospital StayStaying at the hospital for an extended period of time is never ideal. Whether it's for a bad flare or something else Crohn's-related...reactions2comments
Living with the Unknown as a TeenagerFirst, as a new contributor, I want to THANK the community advocates team at inflammatoryboweldisease.net for the invitation to offer support and...reactions4comments
