3 Things I Had to Give Up After DiagnosisIn 2011, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. If I knew then what I know now, I think it would not have...reactions9comments
SpringtimeFinally, the winter is over! Even though it wasn’t particularly bad weather-wise, everybody looks forward to Spring. It stays lighter out later...reactions1comment
When Switching Doctors: How to Handle Your Records & New IntakeEvery year, many Americans are forced to change insurance companies. Sometimes you are forced to change your care providers and specialists because...reactions1comment
It's Never Just a "Normal" ProblemEven people who have nothing wrong with their GI system will and do get stomach aches. When a healthy person gets sick, they heal...reactions1comment
Spring Cleaning Your EmotionsBitterness, anger, frustration. All of these emotions are quite common among patients living with a chronic illness. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease...reactions1comment
Progress in the IBD WorldI know how easy it is to get frustrated with this disease. After all... I could go on and on. However, with...reactions1comment
Dear Husband of a CrohnieTo my darling husband, Sometimes I watch you in awe of how loving you are to our 2 wonderful children and see...reactions1comment
They're Not All ShallowDating with a chronic illness such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be more than just a little disheartening. We all fear what...reactions1comment
Ignoring Hunger PainsDo you ever feel those hunger pains but resist eating because you know your body does better when there is minimal food...reactions10comments
Trying New Things: Getting Back to the GymI can’t make excuses, but here I am going to. I wanted to start at the beginning of the year, working out...reactions1comment
How Humor Helped Me Cope With ColitisMy husband and I were carpooling to work. He was driving and I had my work notebook in my hands. I began...reactionscomments
Spring Cleaning with A Chronic IllnessMotivating your family to help with household cleaning can be challenging. For people living with a chronic illness, it can be difficult...reactionscomments
The Nasogastric TubeThe one thing surgeons don't tell you about is the nasogastric tube. The nasogastric tube, otherwise known as a "NG tube" is...reactions4comments
Artificial Sweeteners Are Rough On The StomachI am not going to lie, I love diet soda. The taste, the carbonation, it's all good. The only problem is that...reactions2comments
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for HelpIt's so easy for me to sit here looking back. I don't have the waves of agony crashing over me, taking my...reactions3comments
Sounding Like a Babbling IdiotI had to go to the dreaded ER a few weeks ago. As most of you know, the emergency room is a...reactions2comments
Changing SchedulesBelieve it or not, our bodies have internal clocks. That is why we sometimes wake up a few minutes before our alarm...reactions1comment
What Every Patient Needs to KnowTo all my dear friends living with any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: you and your life matter. If I could help...reactions1comment
IBD's Surprising Symptoms!We hear from community members every day that they wish their friends, family, and even doctors knew more about how inflammatory bowel...reactions19comments
Fearing NormalcyI’ve already mentioned this in a previous post, but I’m pregnant. So far, it’s been an unexpected journey that’s unlike anything I’ve...reactionscomments
