Therapy - Does it Work? Part 1For years, I struggled to figure out what went wrong with my surgeries. Why did I spend over a year fighting for...reactions1comment
Stares at a PICC LineI got my PICC line about 2 months ago after several hospital stays during the month of April. Due to the only...reactions2comments
World Ostomy Day To Me Part 1What does World Ostomy Day mean to me? I grew up in a family where we didn’t talk or acknowledge that my...reactionscomments
World Ostomy Day To Me Part 2Read the first part of this article: World Ostomy Day to Me Part 1 What does World Ostomy Day mean to me?...reactionscomments
MRI in IBDOften when your Gastroenterologist orders imaging, CT scans may be the first recommended course for assessment of IBD, but according to the...reactions3comments
The HolidaysEvery Fall, the “High Holidays” in Judaism is upon us. Since I practice this religion, it is a time spent in synagogue...reactions2comments
When Loss is so RealThe IBD Community has suffered so much loss lately. So many young warriors have lost their battles against this disease. Horrifying isn’t...reactions3comments
Securing ADA Accommodations at Large EventsBefore I began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I really enjoyed going to large gatherings such as concerts, performances, conventions, and sporting...reactions2comments
Patient vs. Caregiver 2Read Part 1 here. Being a patient is almost easy compared to what I've witnessed as a caregiver. It's hard. But honestly...reactions2comments
Disability Advisors & Access to AssistanceIt’s fall. That means back to school. And for many of our readers, that means off to college or university! But they...reactions1comment
IBD Stole My Job, House, Benefits, and Financial SecurityWhat I’m about to tell you is a crisis of conscience that many of us with chronic illnesses mid-career will experience at...reactionscomments
How to Fight the Flu with IBDWhile getting “normal people sick” may be inevitable for many of us, here are a few pointers on the Flu. Why it’s...reactions1comment
House Guests and TastingsLast weekend we had our first house guests at my new townhouse. My fiancé and I welcomed her sister and brother-law in...reactions1comment
Patient vs. Caregiver Part 1All of my life I've been a patient and a caregiver. I've taken care of myself and my family. I've managed to...reactions1comment
Sharps DisposalThere seems to be a nationwide issue of safely disposing of Sharps after we’ve used them. Disposal sites can be hard to...reactions1comment
What I See When I Look in the MirrorThey change through the years. With age, with experience, with health. For me, the way I look at myself and what I...reactions2comments
ADA Accommodations in the WorkplaceI was three weeks into my first major job after graduating from college when I began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease. I...reactions3comments
Award Winning PerformanceHow are you today? Well... YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!! ;) There is nothing like a performance by someone who has truly...reactions3comments
How to Protect Your Engagement Ring From Crohn’sIt wasn't even 8 am when my eyes fluttered open. I reached for my phone with one hand, as I rubbed the...reactions1comment
A Hard Life (Part 1)After my first J-pouch surgery, life was pretty complicated. It took time to adjust. Life with an ostomy was a big adjustment...reactionscomments
