Take the Cost of Healthcare Survey...Cost is a major factor in managing a chronic condition such as Crohn's disease There are many things people do to save money and cut costs, however not all patients...reactionscomments
Krystal Miller...Krystal was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Krystal a Crohnie, a mama of 2 babies and a mighty advocate for raising awareness and removing stigma of bowel diseases and rocking...
Phantom Rectum with IBD...I am sure most of you have never heard the term “phantom rectum” before - have you? {Please comment below if you have!} Since it was many years and surgeries...reactions5comments
Should You Have Surgery?...I remember when I had to make the decision to have my colon removed. It was one of the hardest decisions that I ever made. If I told you that...reactions4comments
What is Bravery?...A couple of years ago, a few girls started a revolutionary movement called “Get Your Belly Out.” Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford posted a photo of her belly with the hashtag #GetYourBellyOut to...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk About the Tough Stuff: IBD and Mental Health - Part 1...**This post discusses topics of mental health and suicide that some may find too uncomfortable to read.** September is known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which aims to raise...reactions2comments
Sick of being sick...I was dx in 1999 after 2 yrs of being told I needed Prozac & therapy. I am allergic to remacaid, Humira & e-mycin. My actual dx is Crohn's Disease of...reactions5comments
Online Dating and IBD...I was one of the lucky ones. I had been dating my (now) husband for a year before I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I knew early on that he...reactionscomments
What to Expect During an Infusion of a Biologic...Today I am going to talk about what it's like to get an infusion of a biologic medication to treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Two questions that I receive...reactions3comments
How Summer and Heat Impact My IBD and Ostomy...Even though the summer months are coming to an end, I still wanted to write something about how the heat impacts my disease with the hope that if any of...reactionscomments
The Whole Time Difference Business...I recently traveled to Las Vegas for my best friend’s bachelor party. In the weeks leading up to the big bash, I had a lot going through my mind. I...reactions2comments
What I Wish I Knew About Medication Years Ago...I used to refuse to take my medicine, calling it “poison.” I suppose you could make the argument that it is depending on which angle you look at it from...reactions4comments
Birthday Planning with IBD...My birthday is coming up and I am having a hard time figuring out what I want to do. Or rather, what the plans should be for a person whose...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Have Mixed Feelings...Crohn’s disease is a day-to-day disease. One day, I could have a great day. No big stomach issues, no urgency and I feel great. On the other hand, there are...reactions1comment
The Prednisone Made Me Do It...Scenario number 1: A pill bottle falls out of the cabinet and onto your head when you open the door. It does not hurt, but it angers you. So you...reactions1comment
#GivingTuesday Campaign - Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions...NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the “Promotion”) begins at 07:30:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”)...reactionscomments
Sickforever...I have had crohns since I was a teenager, I have tried every drug out except the biologics. I was in the medical field and was exposed to TB and...reactions6comments
This Week at Camp...For those that have read my previous articles, you know that I work at Briarwood Day Camp. Briarwood is located in the picturesque back country of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I...reactionscomments
Hydration: The Significance and the Struggle...One of my biggest struggles with Crohn’s disease has been staying hydrated. It is something I have struggled with for years and when I had surgery to have my colon...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Living with a J-Pouch...Last week, I reached a milestone in my ulcerative colitis treatment. I can officially say that I've been living with a relatively happy and cooperative J-pouch for 2 years. Getting...reactions33comments