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
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
