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Diagnosis of IBD can be incredibly difficult. Without an education of more than basic Human Anatomy & Physiology in most college courses, many people don't know how detailed the human...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...

Recently, I have fallen victim to not reading the ingredient statements listed on the back of food labels. I have a pretty good idea of how my body will react...

Since being diagnosed, I have dated some grade-A jerks. From guys who didn’t even care about my condition, to my personal favorite, the guy who started an entirely new relationship...

There are a lot of times someone with IBD might be laid up in bed because of a flare, recouping from surgery or a number of other reasons. How many...

Halloween is a favorite holiday in my house because it comes exactly 10 days after my little Hippo’s birthday. He’s a party animal who is always looking for a reason...

This post was actually inspired by a very good friend of mine, Sarah Kay Hoffman. She runs a blog and also has Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We met during a patient...

I am a face of “Invisible Illness.” I want to show you what living with “invisible” me is like, in hopes others struggling with illness know “I see you.” I...

Chronic illness has a way of hurting you not just physically, but mentally as well. It’s trying and exhausting to constantly feel bogged down by the fear of your next...

As a new mom with Crohn’s disease there are many decisions and moments where your disease plays a role in how you take care of your child. Before my son...

When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are digestive diseases, but most anyone who has lived with one of these diseases knows that it can also affect other parts of the body...

In the days following the massacre in Las Vegas there are no words to truly capture the heart-wrenching feelings that overcome us all. It’s mind boggling to even try and...

I see it every year, more pictures of friends expanding their families, getting engaged, traveling the world with groups of friends. And I get sad. It's an initial wave of...

Throughout the month of October, we’ll be spreading the word about invisible illnesses and what it’s like to live with a disease people can’t see. Today, we’re featuring part 2...

I'm sure living with IBD, you know many things that should be good for you, but aren't at all. Salad, fresh fruit, and veggies? For many of us, the "healthiest"...

As much as we love spending time with our little pumpkins over the summer, it’s kind of nice when they go back to school and we get a break from...

When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...

I realize how awkward that must sound coming from an IBD patient. I mean really, once you’re diagnosed, what could possibly not be about inflammatory bowel disease? At times it...

There's a certain funny feeling in my gut (no pun intended) I've had lately that has made me feel ill at times. The real irony is that it isn't my...