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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions11comments
Finding Your VoiceAs patients, we often find it exhausting to continue talking about our lives with inflammatory bowel disease. However, the lack of awareness...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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”...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Choosing a GastroenterologistI have had my fair share of doctors over the years. Some gastroenterologists I liked, and some not so much. Over the...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
Pain Management FrustrationsA little while ago I wrote an article about pain management. I will be honest and say that I am literally writing...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
