Home Health Care with IBDWhen I was discharged from the hospital after my year-long stay, they had to send me home with a twenty-four-hour nurse. A nurse? Why would I need a nurse? The... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How I Told My Boyfriend About My OstomyThe day I decided to tell my boyfriend that I had an ileostomy, I was a nervous wreck. In my head, I rehearsed what I should say. I wanted the... By BrittenC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Holidays, IBD & FoodWith the holiday season upon us, I wanted to take a moment to remind a few people that the holidays are not easy for many of us. For people who... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Vitamin D and IBD: What's the Link?Now we're officially approaching freezing weather territory, there's one vitamin we're far more likely to be deficient in: Vitamin D. We all know that we're much more likely to have... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stop Looking Back; Look ForwardIt's so easy to think about life before diagnosis. Reminiscing about that precious time of invincibility. Whether you were going to have a "feel good" day was the furthest thing... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Meet the Woman Turning IBD into an Art ExhibitionOne of the biggest problems we all face in raising awareness of IBD is that it's so difficult to explain. Everything from our ulcerated colon to our overwhelming level of... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Can IBD Affect Your Gums and Teeth?I recently had one of my semi-annual dentist appointments and was dismayed to hear that my gums had severely receded since my previous visit. My dentist told me I was... By Stephanie Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Before and After: The Pictures We Don't Want You To SeeAsk anyone who's been on high doses of prednisone for any given time, and I guarantee you they won't brag about how beautiful they felt. It might assist in being... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Single & NOT PregnantThis holiday, not only was I surrounded by my immediate family, as most are, but also by my work family. They care deeply about me and I'm grateful for that... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Let's Hear It for the CaretakersYou don't need to wear a cape to be a super hero. You don't personally need to struggle with chronic illness to be a rock for someone else. But you... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Big Bathroom StallThere’s a widespread misconception about the big bathroom stall. According to my former coworker: “The big bathroom (stall) is (only) for old people.” As a young woman suffering from an... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why We to Talk More About Diet and IBDBefore I begin, let me be clear about what I'm asking in today's post. I'm not going to spend the next 500 words or so telling you about a miracle diet... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pushing Myself Beyond Medical AdviceYou’re bound to have a different opinion than some of the care providers you may have on your healthcare team.Then there will be times you feel like certain restrictions are... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Comment that Made Me So Angry I Had to Write This Straight AwayI’ve just seen the most heartbreaking image. It was of a 10-year old boy with a tube in his nose sitting in a hospital bed. Next to him is his... By Luke Escombe5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Accepting Your New YouOftentimes, people with diseases, such as IBD, feel an urgency to straighten out their lives, examine their purpose, and confront the reality of death. Ironically, in spite of the physical... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why a Colonoscopy is So Much More with IBDIt's no surprise, people can't stand the thought of getting a colonoscopy. Whether it's your 60-year-old dad, your grandma or... yourself. Unfortunately for those of us with inflammatory bowel disease... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dating with an OstomyDating with an ostomy can be daunting and a little frightening. It’s hard to put yourself out there in the first place, and it’s even more difficult to let your... By BrittenC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
10 Things To Do On Bed RestBeing on bed rest is never fun. It can be long, dreary, and time-consuming. With ulcerative colitis, we can find ourselves on bed rest for various reasons. Whether it's a... By Shawn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How IBD Can Impact Your Eyes: Iritis and UveitisWe all know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect the body in many different ways, both within the digestive tract and outside of it. I have dealt with... By Stephanie Hughes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments