MY DANG TEETH...Just now I had another filling come out. This is around the 5th or 6th one. Since I have had Crohn's I have had 6 root canals, and had to...reactions3replies
Getting appy: The apps I use to manage life with Crohn's...Am I the only one who's a bit of a phone addict? Perhaps it's the fact that so much of our support for the illness can be accessed on our...reactions1comment
Stares at a PICC Line...I got my PICC line about 2 months ago after several hospital stays during the month of April. Due to the only very small veins in my hands and feet...reactions2comments
How to Pack for an Important Trip with Crohn's...In my last post, I talked all about how to plan a destination wedding with IBD. I realized that offering suggestions on packing for an 8-day trip was a longer conversation...reactions3comments
It's Not About Me Anymore...I admit I have been an extremely selfish person over my lifetime. I’m very giving, but I can also be extremely selfish at times. I realize I have a chronic...reactions1comment
Need to talk about Crohn's disease...I'm recently diagnosed Crohn's disease. Doctors gave me Pentasa in the beginning but it suit me and I had a lot of pain in my rectum.. along with severe fatigue...reactions4replies
Getting a Disabled Parking Permit and Getting Over Stigma...I wasn't able to find a parking space within reasonable proximity to the front of the store. By the time we hiked from the parking space to the store, I...reactions3comments
Crohn's and pregnancy...Does anyone know if I need to be in endoscopic remission from crohns in order to get pregnant?...reactions1reply
MRI in IBD...Often when your Gastroenterologist orders imaging, CT scans may be the first recommended course for assessment of IBD, but according to the National Institute of Health, this is because of...reactions3comments
Looking for support...We have just found out that there is a very good chance my 13 year old niece will need to have her large intestine removed for uncontrolled colitis. Where can...reactions3replies
What I Eat and Drink in A Day with Crohn's Disease...Before I begin today's post, it's important to say that this post is a personal diary of my food choices and not in any way designed to be a model...reactions13comments
"We think she's having a heart attack."...Flash back 3 and a half years. I just gave birth to the most non alien looking, beautiful baby girl. My life had been a hot mess before I became...reactions3comments
Moving In With Someone When You Have IBD...When you live with a chronic illness like inflammatory bowel disease, so many things come up over the course of your life that you probably never would have imagined would...reactions2comments
3 Things You Need To Stop Doing Immediately...As people living with chronic conditions, we tend to live with a lot more stressors than everyone else. We have the stress of managing homes, raising kids, doing chores on...reactions2comments
The Holidays...Every Fall, the “High Holidays” in Judaism is upon us. Since I practice this religion, it is a time spent in synagogue, eating with family and following the traditions of...reactions2comments
When Loss is so Real...The IBD Community has suffered so much loss lately. So many young warriors have lost their battles against this disease. Horrifying isn’t it?! When I talk about or explain what...reactions3comments
What are your tips for finding a good gastroenterologist?...Share your tips with fellow community members! If you haven’t found a good gastroenterologist, what challenges have you faced?...reactions9replies
Securing ADA Accommodations at Large Events...Before I began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I really enjoyed going to large gatherings such as concerts, performances, conventions, and sporting events. As someone who has wide musical interests...reactions2comments
A Long, Long journey........I am writing this in the hope that it will help younger people. You see, I am 73 years old and I have had ulcerative colitis since I was 16...reactions2comments
What should I say?...Ten years of constant diarrhea within 30 minutes of eating and all I hear is “it’s probably stress, your colonoscopy looks fine” what can I say to get the doctors...reactions2replies
