Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Back to School ChecklistSo you have IBD. And you're entering your first year of college or you're returning for another academic year. Where to start.. Maybe have a spare comforter ready to go just... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Body, Who Dis?I’ve been a mother longer than I’ve had a j-pouch. So, facing drastic body changes was not new for me in 2012 when I started talk about having my colon... By Brooke Abbott4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Struggle of Life with a Chronic ConditionI know as someone living with an auto-immune disease, we are always told not to stress, what stress does to the body and how it will only make our conditions... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Planning the Big Day!Yep, it's happening! After two and a half years dating my lovely girlfriend, I am going to propose to her! Trying to plan this engagement has not been easy, and because... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
10 Things Only Those with IBD Would UnderstandFor those of us afforded the pleasure of battling inflammatory bowel disease it's safe to say there are many universal situations and feelings that come with the territory. No matter... By Natalie Hayden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Finding Your VoiceAs patients, we often find it exhausting to continue talking about our lives with inflammatory bowel disease. However, the lack of awareness about life with IBD, proves that our stories... By Brooke Abbott5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When People Tell You What You "Should" Be DoingI am guessing most of you reading this have heard some quote referring to how we need to abolish the word “should” from our vocabulary. I remember Carrie Bradshaw on... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Undiagnosed: A Story of Purgatory (Part 2)Check out Part 1! So far in 2017, it has been an extremely painful “hurry up & wait” game, and my patience has thinned with each moment. Complications of Crohn's?... By Kelly J.6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With IBDBeing diagnosed with any condition can be hard. Being diagnosed with a chronic digestive disease might feel impossible at first, but the good news is that it’s not! Living and... By Shawn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Choosing a GastroenterologistI have had my fair share of doctors over the years. Some gastroenterologists I liked, and some not so much. Over the last few weeks, I have really thought about... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Isolating Myself to Protect Others?Living with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis) can often come with a lot of emotional angst. There are so many reasons for this but... By Marisa Lauren Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Pooped MyselfI pooped myself. Yes. I know we're not supposed to talk about poo because its dirty and forbidden but what better place to talk about it than here? It's a... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
4 Key Terms for the Newly DiagnosedBeing diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease is often an overwhelming experience. First, there are the basics of dealing with symptoms like pain, fatigue, a constant need to use the... By Stephanie Hughes4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Who Would I Be without Crohn’s Disease?Sometimes I wonder who I would be if I were never diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Officially, I was given that diagnosis when I was 13 years old, but I had... By Stephanie Hughes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
3 Things I've Learned From Dating With IBDBefore I met my significant other, I’d dated off and on. The legitimacy of my past relationships is pretty debatable. I consider my chronic conditions a big part of me;... By Shawn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Life with Crohn's – A Husbands PerspectiveA guest post written by Krystal's husband: I never knew what illness was until I met my wife. I come from a family where no one was ever sick. The... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pain Management FrustrationsA little while ago I wrote an article about pain management. I will be honest and say that I am literally writing this article in tears after crying to my... By Marisa Lauren Troy7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Embracing Your New NormalIt is no secret that a diagnosis of IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) can turn your world upside down. I remember when I was first diagnosed, I believed once... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments