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 ever experienced. I’ve had the normal pregnancy symptoms:... By Colitis Ninja2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm Always Hungry!For 6 miserable months back in 2008, I was not allowed to eat. I would imagine what it would be like to eat again. I would call my friends, my... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Skin Issues with an OstomyIf you live with any kind of ostomy, you are probably no stranger to skin issues that can come along with it. I do want to preface this by saying... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Unhealthy Coping MechanismsLife with a chronic illness is hard. Diseases such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (Crohn’s) are no exception. Between the devastation of being slapped with an incurable disease... By Colitis Ninja3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Colitis Strikes AgainIt’s amazing; I am always hearing of new people being diagnosed with either Crohn’s or colitis. A few months ago, my girlfriend described to me that she was seeing blood... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Managing PTSD Related NightmaresThere is a tremendous amount of trauma and stress when a person has a severe chronic illness like IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). I have written about that a good amount... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why I Hate Unsolicited Food AdviceFood – the topic that patients living with inflammatory bowel disease hate the most. Seems like everyone and their mama has an opinion about food. "You should be eating this, or... By Colitis Ninja3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dealing with a Partial Bowel ObstructionHaving lived with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for almost 17 years now, I have unfortunately dealt with a lot of bowel obstructions and partial obstructions (also known... By Marisa Lauren Troy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
So Much Variability in IBD - Part 2Inflammatory bowel disease alone is a mine field for most people in the healthcare field but when you start adding in surgery, I think people (patients, caregivers, the public, people... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Disney with A DisabilityMy boyfriend, me, and our friend at Disney. All of us have Crohn's. We all have different ways in which Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis affect us. Some of us... By Sara Ringer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Caring for IBD While Caring for Your FamilyIt's been one of those days as a mom with Crohn's disease. It's not even noon and I've had to pause while feeding my son, put him in the Rock... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Real Talk About RelationshipsThis sexy bearded man is my husband, Shannon. Look how loving this pose is and how he tenderly wraps his arm around my damaged body. How loving and romantic! right?!... By Krystal Miller4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
One Hour at a Time...Life can be very overwhelming for so many reasons. You certainly don’t need me to tell you that life can be stressful and feel insurmountable at times. Over my 17... By Marisa Lauren Troy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Grateful For My IBD FriendsAs I bring in the new year I cannot help but reflect on the past. I'm so grateful. I'm grateful for my IBD journey because it has shaped me into... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Controlling the Uncontrollable with IBDWith Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD) being such unpredictable chronic illnesses, there is an enormous lack of control that comes alongside this particular diagnosis. This doesn’t just hold true... By Marisa Lauren Troy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Hidden Effects of Crohn's DiseaseWhen people look at me, they see a 170 LB man. They see my rosy cheeks, full head of hair, and smiling face. What they don’t see is the physical... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can You Ever Truly Beat IBD?Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has one goal: cause destruction. When living with a chronic illness, you often feel like a lone hobbit in a raging battle against the evil forces... By Colitis Ninja3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
So Much Variability in IBD - Part 1We often talk about how inflammatory bowel disease is very individual and a spectrum disease, to an extent. Everyone reacts to medications and other treatment options differently. People’s personal views... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Surviving Universal Studios with IBDOrlando is a pretty popular vacation destination so I wanted to offer up some tips and tricks about traveling to two of their most popular theme parks: Universal Studios and... By Sara Ringer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Planning for the Future With Chronic IllnessI’ve talked about this a lot on my own website; the difficulty I have faced planning for the future because of living with severe chronic illness. I used to love... By Sara Ringer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments