Sounding Like a Babbling Idiot...I had to go to the dreaded ER a few weeks ago. As most of you know, the emergency room is a definite last resort for so many reasons. You...reactions2comments
Changing Schedules...Believe it or not, our bodies have internal clocks. That is why we sometimes wake up a few minutes before our alarm clock goes off. When we get into a...reactions1comment
What Every Patient Needs to Know...To all my dear friends living with any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: you and your life matter. If I could help you realize just one thing, it would be...reactions1comment
IBD's Surprising Symptoms!...We hear from community members every day that they wish their friends, family, and even doctors knew more about how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects their day to day life...reactions17comments
Fearing Normalcy...I’ve already mentioned this in a previous post, but I’m pregnant. So far, it’s been an unexpected journey that’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I’ve had the normal pregnancy symptoms:...reactionscomments
I'm Always Hungry!...For 6 miserable months back in 2008, I was not allowed to eat. I would imagine what it would be like to eat again. I would call my friends, my...reactions1comment
Which one are you?...So the nurse asked, “Which one are you, Crohn’s or colitis?” and without hesitation, I answered “Crohn’s”; I always answered “Crohn’s.” Though I often thought her inquiry could have been...reactions9comments
Strange IBD Symptoms...There are a lot of strange or unexpected symptoms of IBD. Which symptom or experience has surprised you most since your IBD diagnosis?...reactions18repliesSymptoms
Skin Issues with an Ostomy...If you live with any kind of ostomy, you are probably no stranger to skin issues that can come along with it. I do want to preface this by saying...reactions1comment
Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms...Life with a chronic illness is hard. Diseases such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (Crohn’s) are no exception. Between the devastation of being slapped with an incurable disease...reactions4comments
Colitis Strikes Again...It’s amazing; I am always hearing of new people being diagnosed with either Crohn’s or colitis. A few months ago, my girlfriend described to me that she was seeing blood...reactions1comment
Tips for Managing PTSD Related Nightmares...There is a tremendous amount of trauma and stress when a person has a severe chronic illness like IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). I have written about that a good amount...reactions1comment
Why I Hate Unsolicited Food Advice...Food – the topic that patients living with inflammatory bowel disease hate the most. Seems like everyone and their mama has an opinion about food. "You should be eating this, or...reactions4comments
Every Journey Begins With a Single Step...In spring of 2005 I was finishing up my junior year of high school and getting excited about my senior year and what was to come for me in my...reactions3comments
CD and alcohol...I'm newly diagnosed, and used to like to have an occasional glass of wine while out with friends. Lately, I absolutely do not feel like it. Does alcohol cause issues?...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
Dealing with a Partial Bowel Obstruction...Having lived with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for almost 17 years now, I have unfortunately dealt with a lot of bowel obstructions and partial obstructions (also known...reactions17comments
The Bathroom Part of the Story....Here is what "they" don't tell you. Accidents happen, you have may thought you could get home, unlock the door and be ripping half your clothes off while running to...reactions1reply
So Much Variability in IBD - Part 2...Inflammatory bowel disease alone is a mine field for most people in the healthcare field but when you start adding in surgery, I think people (patients, caregivers, the public, people...reactions2comments
Disney with A Disability...My boyfriend, me, and our friend at Disney. All of us have Crohn's. We all have different ways in which Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis affect us. Some of us...reactions1comment
Caring for IBD While Caring for Your Family...It's been one of those days as a mom with Crohn's disease. It's not even noon and I've had to pause while feeding my son, put him in the Rock...reactions1comment
