What Happens When Doctors Minimize: Part 2If you haven't read part 1 of this article, I highly encourage you to do so before continuing on. In an effort...reactions1comment
My First Surgery - Part 1Dr. John Rombeau greeted me in the pre-operating room at Temple Hospital on the morning of December 17th 2007. It was around...reactionscomments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability DenialThough the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactionscomments
Rehashing Medical History is Emotionally DifficultWhen I had to have a MRI recently, there were two separate rooms for people to wait in, given everyone had to...reactionscomments
Potty Training at 22One of the most horrid experiences of my life was when I had to reteach myself how to use the bathroom. I...reactionscomments
Should You Have Surgery?I remember when I had to make the decision to have my colon removed. It was one of the hardest decisions that...reactions4comments
The Whole Time Difference BusinessI recently traveled to Las Vegas for my best friend’s bachelor party. In the weeks leading up to the big bash, I...reactions2comments
I’m Thankful for Crohn’s Disease this November?Many Americans honor the holiday of Thanksgiving by reflecting on what they are thankful for in life. It’s easy to be thankful...reactions1comment
Painsomnia, Psych Meds and Mental Health Part 2I would like to continue where I left off to some degree in Part 1 of this article. Again, I want to...reactions1comment
Stomal Queen!Depending on which country you are from, you will call them a Stomal Therapist, Stomal nurse, Wound care nurse, ostomy nurse, or...reactions1comment
Learning How to Eat AgainFrom around February 2008, to about August 2008, I did not eat or drink anything. That’s right, about six months! The reason...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
It's Time for a 504 PlanI am a completely functional human being. I wake up every morning, get washed and dressed. I have my breakfast and then go...reactions1comment
Too Much...After Christmas Day 2007, I found myself still in Temple Hospital. The surgeons came into my room to remove the staples from...reactions1comment
Weird Medicines - Smells and TastesYea, Crohn’s and colitis have some great medications that help us with the effects. For some of us, we achieve remission. Some...reactions1comment
The Changing Role of Pharmacists in the Lives of Chronically Ill PatientsI just experienced something brand new to me and I wanted to share it with you all in case you have gone...reactions3comments
Changing SchedulesBelieve it or not, our bodies have internal clocks. That is why we sometimes wake up a few minutes before our alarm...reactions1comment
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
Change Your Avatar for Awareness Month!May is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month! One way to spread awareness is to change your avatar (profile image) across social media...reactionscomments
The Walk This SundayIt’s here, its finally here! This Sunday March 21 is the CCFA Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter Walk for a Cure. I really enjoy...reactions1comment
