Three Straight Days in BedI had some crazy procedures done during my 371 straight days in the hospital. I would argue that the doctors really wanted to...reactions1comment
The Power of Yoga for IBDThere are so many positives to practicing yoga. For me, short-term it changes my mood, my level of anxiety and relaxation and...reactions2comments
Dealing with Your Gut in Times of Grief In the days following the massacre in Las Vegas there are no words to truly capture the heart-wrenching feelings that overcome us...reactions1comment
The Big DanceIt’s the end of the year. It’s hot, the kids are starting to lose their cool. I notice that teachers are walking down...reactions1comment
The Long Road to IBD DiagnosisIn our recent 2017 IBD In America survey, the community told us that getting a diagnosis can be difficult! 62% of respondents...reactionscomments
7 Awkward Moments When Using a Public BathroomBathroom. Toilet. Restroom. Loo (as us Brits are prone to calling it). Whichever phrase you prefer to use, there's no getting around...reactions1comment
She Needed a Hero - So She Became Her OwnRecently, a lot has been talked about how Blake Beckford - ulcerative colitis advocate and model - was refused entry into a...reactions1comment
This Week at CampFor those that have read my previous articles, you know that I work at Briarwood Day Camp. Briarwood is located in the...reactionscomments
8 Ways Amazon Fresh Helps Me as an IBDerOne of the many downsides of living with an invisible, chronic illness is feeling dependent on others to take care of you...reactions1comment
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
