Undiagnosed: A Story of Purgatory (Part 2)Check out Part 1! So far in 2017, it has been an extremely painful “hurry up & wait” game, and my patience...reactions1comment
The Class TripAs you all know I am a public school teacher. I had just gotten my body used to the schedule in my school. Since...reactions1comment
Not The Self-Care Your Mama Taught You"If you're struggling, you deserve to make self-care a priority. Whether that means lying in bed all day, eating comfort food, crying...reactions1comment
What Does The Word "Overcome" Really Mean?Most of us have seen articles or news reports about people who have overcome their Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis to go...reactionscomments
The Stress of Events with IBDI had my fair share of weddings this past Summer. And I was in the weddings, as a groomsman. Of course I...reactions5comments
Let's Talk about Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...reactionscomments
Expecting the UnexpectedOne of the worst parts about going to bed with chronic illness is knowing that you’ll wake up still next to it...reactions1comment
Feeling Guilty When You're UnemployedThere's a certain funny feeling in my gut (no pun intended) I've had lately that has made me feel ill at times...reactions7comments
Can We Take A Moment To Appreciate World IBD Day #IBDBeyondBordersThis past Saturday, May 19th was World IBD Day! This year the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation took a different approach to World IBD...reactions1comment
Feeling Guilt When You Say "No"People who live with chronic illness are often accustomed to feeling guilty when they aren't able to do something. Whether it's filling...reactions1comment
Do I know myself better than my medical team?Self-advocacy is a funny word. It's something I've always tried to encourage in my writing but lately, I'm struggling with a different...reactions1comment
Relationships with IBDFriends have come, friends have gone – this is a hard one for me to talk about. Sometimes I feel like I...reactions1comment
Single & NOT PregnantThis holiday, not only was I surrounded by my immediate family, as most are, but also by my work family. They care...reactions1comment
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions1comment
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions1comment
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactions1comment
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactions1comment
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
