Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactions1comment
Be Sure to Read the IngredientsRecently, I have fallen victim to not reading the ingredient statements listed on the back of food labels. I have a pretty...reactions1comment
Dating with IBD: Then and NowSince being diagnosed, I have dated some grade-A jerks. From guys who didn’t even care about my condition, to my personal favorite...reactions1comment
Having an Answer to “What Can I Do to Help You?"There are a lot of times someone with IBD might be laid up in bed because of a flare, recouping from surgery...reactions6comments
Tricking UC & Treating CDHalloween is a favorite holiday in my house because it comes exactly 10 days after my little Hippo’s birthday. He’s a party...reactions1comment
The Phrase "Must Be Nice"This post was actually inspired by a very good friend of mine, Sarah Kay Hoffman. She runs a blog and also has...reactions1comment
Becoming Visible: My Life With Invisible IllnessI am a face of “Invisible Illness.” I want to show you what living with “invisible” me is like, in hopes others...reactions8comments
IBD Life is Not a Sprint; It's a MarathonChronic illness has a way of hurting you not just physically, but mentally as well. It’s trying and exhausting to constantly feel...reactions2comments
Homemade Baby Food: Putting My Mind At EaseAs a new mom with Crohn’s disease there are many decisions and moments where your disease plays a role in how you...reactions1comment
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Weird IBD Symptoms: Erythema NodosumCrohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are digestive diseases, but most anyone who has lived with one of these diseases knows that it...reactions10comments
Dealing with Your Gut in Times of Grief In the days following the massacre in Las Vegas there are no words to truly capture the heart-wrenching feelings that overcome us...reactions1comment
When Your Friends Are Living Life...Without YouI see it every year, more pictures of friends expanding their families, getting engaged, traveling the world with groups of friends. And...reactions5comments
MLB & UC – An Interview with Jake Diekman, Part 2Throughout the month of October, we’ll be spreading the word about invisible illnesses and what it’s like to live with a disease...reactionscomments
When Food is Your EnemyI'm sure living with IBD, you know many things that should be good for you, but aren't at all. Salad, fresh fruit...reactions7comments
Being the IBD Super MommyAs much as we love spending time with our little pumpkins over the summer, it’s kind of nice when they go back...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactions1comment
When It's Not About IBDI realize how awkward that must sound coming from an IBD patient. I mean really, once you’re diagnosed, what could possibly not...reactionscomments
Feeling Guilty When You're UnemployedThere's a certain funny feeling in my gut (no pun intended) I've had lately that has made me feel ill at times...reactions7comments
Understanding Remission in IBDInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a family of chronic bowel diseases caused by inflammation in the body, especially in the intestines. IBD...reactions3comments
