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My mom sent me a quote the other day that said: "I am strong, but I am tired." I shared the quote on Instagram, and my facebook support page as well...

As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new treatment, diagnostic test, or other medical intervention is...

When I was going through the roughest parts of my disease, hope was the furthest thing from my mind. I was surrounded by pain, discouragement, weakness and depression. I relied...

I think a lot of people who suffer from a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can attest to the fact that sometimes our stomachs make very odd noises. It...

A few weeks ago I wrote, "What to Expect During an Infusion of A Biologic," so today I wanted to talk about injections. If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative...

Every difficulty in life can be used as a teachable moment or it can help change you for the better. You may not always realize it, however, until much later...

We all experience it. We all experience that horrible burning feeling that we get when we constantly clean our back side after using the bathroom. If I am having a...

For many living with ulcerative colitis, the words “have you tried...?” are some of the most frustrating words you can hear. Many patients have tried so many different methods of...

Pain management for inflammatory bowel disease is something many patients struggle with, myself included. Pain is challenging, especially for someone who has a chronic illness. If it was a short...

Most of us have seen articles or news reports about people who have overcome their Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis to go on to excel at some sport or another...

Regardless of age all students should have the right to a quality education which is why accommodations in school are important. In a way it levels the playing field. I...

Cost is a major factor in managing a chronic condition such as Crohn's disease There are many things people do to save money and cut costs, however not all patients...

I am sure most of you have never heard the term “phantom rectum” before - have you? {Please comment below if you have!} Since it was many years and surgeries...

I remember when I had to make the decision to have my colon removed. It was one of the hardest decisions that I ever made. If I told you that...

A couple of years ago, a few girls started a revolutionary movement called “Get Your Belly Out.” Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford posted a photo of her belly with the hashtag #GetYourBellyOut to...

**This post discusses topics of mental health and suicide that some may find too uncomfortable to read.** September is known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which aims to raise...

I was one of the lucky ones. I had been dating my (now) husband for a year before I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I knew early on that he...

Today I am going to talk about what it's like to get an infusion of a biologic medication to treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Two questions that I receive...

Even though the summer months are coming to an end, I still wanted to write something about how the heat impacts my disease with the hope that if any of...

I recently traveled to Las Vegas for my best friend’s bachelor party. In the weeks leading up to the big bash, I had a lot going through my mind. I...