Series Wrap-Up | How My Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Life...This is the final part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. The series has...reactionscomments
IBD Patients Share Their Experiences With Probiotics...Probiotics can be a controversial topic in the IBD community. Can they actually help conditions like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? Well, the...reactions2comments
Explaining Infusions to my Toddler...I have been receiving medication infusions for my Crohn’s disease since the summer of 2016. At first, my infusions took place in...reactionscomments
Why Advocacy Wasn't A Choice For Me...So often I am asked why I chose to become an advocate. For me, I’m not sure it was ever a choice...reactions2comments
Crohn’s Disease Opened My Eyes to the Privilege of Being Healthy...This remission thing from Crohn’s disease is a weird state of existence, for me. While I’m not 100% healthy, by any means...reactions2comments
Fear of Losing My Current IBD Treatment...My road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis was lengthy and frustrating. Something that, unfortunately, I know many of you can relate to. My...reactions4comments
The Tangled Web of Stress...Stress is something that everyone deals with on a daily basis. However, as an IBD patient, the amount of stress increases due...reactionscomments
No Longer Embarrassed...Bowel habits have not always been a subject I was comfortable in discussing...whether it be with family, friends or strangers. Everyone knows...reactions2comments
Hope This Helps One Person...You look at me and you think I have it made. From my physical appearance, job and athletic accomplishments. Nobody knew the...reactions1comment
Meditation for Crohn’s Disease...When you're in a Crohn's flare, or nervous about an upcoming procedure, mediation can be quite helpful. It generally helps me relax...reactionscomments
Excused Absence & Disclosing My Condition At Work...“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public...reactions13comments
Welcome to Crohn's and Colitis Stories...At InflammatoryBowelDisease.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with Crohn's or colitis can be a challenge...reactions4comments
Breakfast of Champions...I was never a fan of breakfast. I would just wait until lunch. I remember in high school, my teachers were always...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Explaining Your Crohn's Disease to Loved Ones...Unless you walk a mile in our shoes, it is nearly impossible to know what it is like to live with Crohn’s...reactions6comments
Tips for Hitting to the Pool With Crohn’s or Colitis...It’s summertime and heading to the pool is all the rage. I live in Florida, so pool days are a way of life...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactions2comments
The TPN Process...If you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a...reactions2comments
4 Apps I Use to Help Manage My Crohn’s Disease...It’s no secret that nowadays there is an app for everything! And boy is it so true. So what applications are out there for...reactions2comments
Part 2 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Top 5 Questions...In part 1, I talked about how much diet and nutrition can impact the lives of patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel...reactions1comment