The Stigma of UC: Breaking the Silence...I have a secret...no one can outwardly see my struggle. To all appearances, I look normal. More importantly, I look healthy. But...reactions34comments
My Comfort Items For Crohn's Flares...Usually, I spend my sick Crohn's days in the spring and fall wrapped up in a blanket on my front porch, just...reactions3comments
Carrying Crohn's Is Heavy...I recently wrote about how the mental load of living with an invisible illness (in my case, Crohn's disease) can get extremely...reactions36comments
Can Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Be Missed on a Colonoscopy?...Getting an accurate diagnosis is important with any disease. A proper diagnosis helps ensure that you will be treated correctly. However, diagnosing...reactions10comments
Trusting and Following My GPS: "Gut Positioning System"...I know the pain instantly. It's a pain, unlike any others. Different from menstrual cramps. Different from gas pain. Different from a...reactions11comments
Gastroenterologist Appointment Guide for IBD Patients...I remember when my general practitioner (GP) told me that I had Crohn’s more than 3 decades ago. I will never forget...reactions4comments
Tips for Last-Minute Appointment Cancellations Because of IBD...Unfortunately, last-minute cancellations happen often whenever you are diagnosed with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or any other form of IBD. As we all...reactions2comments
Let's Talk About Living With A Seton...Not long ago, I shared my top tips for living with a fistula. This is still an area of IBD that is...reactions6comments
Injured, Not Able to Wipe, and Cursing My Crohn's...As an IBD advocate, I talk all the time about how this is far more than just a "pooping disease". As anyone...reactions11comments
Treating and Managing IBD...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition in which long-term inflammation can cause symptoms and complications affecting the digestive tract. The...
The Risks And Rewards Of Intestinal Resections...Did you know most sufferers of Crohn's disease have at least one surgery at some point? One reason for this is the...reactions16comments
Swallowing NG Tubes: Tips and Tricks to Make it Easier...Hi everyone! I wanted to start off with this video of me swallowing an NG tube a few months ago while I...reactions2comments
The Nasogastric Tube...The 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 Tube...A 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 Bag...Figuring out what to wear with an ostomy, especially in the beginning, can be frustrating, discouraging, and a little scary. It's easy...reactions2comments
How Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnosed?...An accurate diagnosis can be the first step toward successful treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unfortunately, there is no single test...
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"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 Intake...Every 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’s...Over the last month, my fiancee and I began the painstaking process of moving into our new home. This is my third...reactions1comment
