Swallowing NG Tubes: Tips and Tricks to Make it EasierHi everyone! I wanted to start off with this video of me swallowing an NG tube a few months ago while I...reactions2comments
The Nasogastric TubeThe one thing surgeons don't tell you about is the nasogastric tube. The nasogastric tube, otherwise known as a "NG tube" is...reactions4comments
The Dreaded NG TubeA nasogastric tube is sometimes needed after an intestinal blockage. I've had quite a few blockages over the years, but have only...reactions6comments
Tips for Dressing Comfortably With An Ostomy BagFiguring out what to wear with an ostomy, especially in the beginning, can be frustrating, discouraging, and a little scary. It's easy...reactions2comments
"Ask Me Anything" About Crohn's and Colitis!Thank you for your interest in our Ask Me Anything! This live forum session has ended, and the forum is closed to...reactions2comments
When Switching Doctors: How to Handle Your Records & New IntakeEvery year, many Americans are forced to change insurance companies. Sometimes you are forced to change your care providers and specialists because...reactions1comment
Moving On, Moving In - Moving With Crohn’sOver the last month, my fiancee and I began the painstaking process of moving into our new home. This is my third...reactions1comment
Best Snacks for Gut-Friendly GlobetrottingTraveling has always been a priority of mine, but when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I feared my globe-trotting days were...reactionscomments
The Best and Worst Foods to Eat With UCThe topic of what to eat and what not to eat when living with UC always seems to be so touchy. It...reactions3comments
Peanut Butter Cup Rice CakesRice cakes are my saving grace when I am experiencing digestive issues, as they are light, not fried, easy to digest, and...reactionscomments
My Favorite Snack Ideas for Eating with Crohn's DiseaseDiet and IBD is a complicated subject and one that cannot possibly fit the scope of one blog post. But today I...reactions4comments
What living in Greece taught me about body confidenceI never felt like I belonged in Australia. I just didn't fit. I wasn't like my peers and felt a little too...reactions1comment
"What’s Crohn's?" How I Explain My Condition to OthersAfter being sick for a very long time, I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2009. By this point, I’d...reactions1comment
Living with Fatigue and Ulcerative ColitisAfter living with ulcerative colitis for over three decades, I’m so tired of being tired. On some days, it feels like a...reactions7comments
Iron Infusion Life HackLately, I have been struggling with iron deficiency anemia, and have been prescribed iron infusions in order to elevate my iron stores...reactions8comments
By My Side Through It All: Chronic Illness and Our PetsWith Crohn's and ulcerative colitis comes pain, sickness, flares, and so many emotions. Through all of my difficult health struggles, having my...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Being a "Professional Patient"Living with Crohn's disease since 2009 has equipped me with a special superpower I never knew I needed. After numerous hospital stays...reactions6comments
What I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With IBD"I have what . . . ?" Some IBD diagnoses come as a shock. Perhaps you had never even heard of Crohn's...reactionscomments
Gastroparesis and IBD – An Unlucky ComboSince getting my PICC line and coming off total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in June, my body has been declining rapidly. I’ve chosen...reactions1comment
Having an Answer to “What Can I Do to Help You?"There are a lot of times someone with IBD might be laid up in bed because of a flare, recouping from surgery...reactions6comments
