Tips For Explaining IBDInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be difficult to understand, let alone explain to other people. Not to mention, there tends to be a lot of confusion among the general public... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 my life, while many were successful right off... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Approval of Biosimilar Hyrimoz™ (adalimumab-adaz)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hyrimoz for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Crohn’s disease in adults, ulcerative colitis, plaque... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Letter To My Long Gone ColonYou're gone. It hurts. Well mentally. It hurts mentally because you were actually the cause of my physical pain. There are days I wish I was normal. I wish you were normal... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 for the illness can be accessed on our... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 very small veins in my hands and feet... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Pack for an Important Trip with Crohn'sIn my last post, I talked all about how to plan a destination wedding with IBD. I realized that offering suggestions on packing for an 8-day trip was a longer conversation... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
It's Not About Me AnymoreI admit I have been an extremely selfish person over my lifetime. I’m very giving, but I can also be extremely selfish at times. I realize I have a chronic... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting a Disabled Parking Permit and Getting Over StigmaI wasn't able to find a parking space within reasonable proximity to the front of the store. By the time we hiked from the parking space to the store, I... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
MRI in IBDOften when your Gastroenterologist orders imaging, CT scans may be the first recommended course for assessment of IBD, but according to the National Institute of Health, this is because of... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What I Eat and Drink in A Day with Crohn's DiseaseBefore I begin today's post, it's important to say that this post is a personal diary of my food choices and not in any way designed to be a model... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Moving In With Someone When You Have IBDWhen you live with a chronic illness like inflammatory bowel disease, so many things come up over the course of your life that you probably never would have imagined would... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
3 Things You Need To Stop Doing ImmediatelyAs people living with chronic conditions, we tend to live with a lot more stressors than everyone else. We have the stress of managing homes, raising kids, doing chores on... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The HolidaysEvery Fall, the “High Holidays” in Judaism is upon us. Since I practice this religion, it is a time spent in synagogue, eating with family and following the traditions of... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 it?! When I talk about or explain what... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 events. As someone who has wide musical interests... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
TransitionsWhen I was 16 years old, I decided I wanted to be a filmmaker more than I wanted to be an actress. But having grown up in the entertainment industry... By Brooke Abbott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sharing Medication Experiences With OthersOne of the benefits of sharing our personal experiences with others is that it allows someone who is going through a difficult time to know that they aren’t alone. In... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
504 ContinuedI recently wrote about how I was having trouble getting an accommodation plan for me at work. For those who are not familiar with a 504 plan, this is an... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, I'd rather suffer than watch someone I love... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments