Yoga...My fiancé has been going to yoga at her gym for four years. I always thought that the class was boring. The art of yoga was not my thing. I also...reactionscomments
My First Humira Hangover...Usually, I aim for my blog posts to be full of tips and words of wisdom - but today, I'm actually turning to my readers for help instead. About 3...reactions23comments
Part 1: Agony, Crohn’s and Wedding Dresses – Oh My...They say searching for your wedding dress should be one of the happiest and most exciting moments of your life. I don’t know who this “They” everyone quotes is exactly...reactions2comments
Anyone experience dry mouth while on Imuran?...I started Imuran 5 days ago and for the last 4 days my throat and mouth have felt extremely dry and gritty. Like I swallowed a cup of sand. I...reactions2replies
Thankful For My Diagnosis...Receiving the news that you have Crohn’s is one of the most devastating, confusing and terrifying experiences a person could possibly go through. Whether you immediately realize it or not...reactions1comment
MRI Thoughts...WOMP! WOMP! WOMP! - My machine turns on & even though I'm wearing industrial grade ear protection, there is nothing that can take the sound of that machine away from...reactions1comment
Being Grateful For The Journey...Tomorrow marks my three year anniversary with my J-pouch. I couldn't be more excited. I can't believe how far I've come. From the little seventeen year old girl, sitting in...reactionscomments
What it Means to Live With a Chronic Illness...“We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loves ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this invisible disease.” ~ Yolanda Hadid This quote by...reactions1comment
Fighting To Live Without an Ostomy Part 1...The anniversary of my second ostomy surgery is coming up and has me doing a lot of thinking. I also recently found out an old friend of mine who I...reactionscomments
My First Week of Camp...For the twenty-seventh summer, I attended camp this week. I love going to camp, as it has been my summer home since I was five. It is a place I...reactionscomments
Humira and nauseousness...I’ve been on Humira for years now. After my shot, I’m useless for 2-3 days due to nausea. I was on one medication my Doctor gave me which would put...reactions8replies
In Defense of Being Sick...Do you ever have those days where you just don’t feel like doing anything? Do you ever have those days where you just feel like ick stuck to the bottom...reactions2comments
Medical Alert Bracelet For IBD?...I was told to wear a medical alert bracelet only two times over the course of my 18 years living with ulcerative colitis. The first time was when I was...reactionscomments
Angry...I will admit I still get angry. I still get angry at the fact that about 5 years of my life was put on hold. I still get angry at...reactions3comments
I Don't Know How to Tell You This, But......I don’t know how to tell you this, but… I have Crohn’s disease. I think about the times we say something like this sentence out loud, and the ones that...reactionscomments
Natali Marti...Natali was previously an advocate at InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Natali was diagnosed with severe Crohn's disease in September 2008, right after her 18th birthday. With the incredible support of her family, she...
Classic Avoidance...A close work friend of mine has Crohn's Disease also, but has not yet had any surgeries. She like me also has a multitude of other medical issues, and we...reactions1comment
Can anyone help?...I had a blood test and stool sample taken which I believe they were testing for ibd. doc has called today to advise results show some inflammation but didn't say...reactions5replies
How to Survive a Hospital Stay...Being admitted to the hospital is never any fun. Nor is it easy to accept. But if you have lived with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)–such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative...reactionscomments
5 Steps to Prepare for Someone Working on Your Home While Dealing With Crohn’s...Ever have one of those days where no matter how hard you planned around it, everything you did to make it right just fell to pieces? As the only member...reactions4comments