What's a Capsule Endoscopy?...As technology advances, the medical establishment keeps coming up with new ways to survey your gastrointestinal tract. This is an exciting time...reactionscomments
The Shock of Being Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease...I will never forget the feeling I had when my gastroenterologist said: “You have Crohn’s disease.” I was 21 years old, extremely...reactions10comments
The Perfect Bathroom...Before I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I really hated using the bathroom, especially if it wasn’t my own. If I could...reactions4comments
Facing the Unknowns of Surgery...This week marks two years since I had 18 inches of my intestine removed. I’ll always remember the apprehension and fear I...reactions3comments
Missed Connections...In my experience, one of the most draining elements of living with any chronic illness is the hefty weight of isolation that...reactions5comments
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While Managing a Flare, Find Relief in Soothing Epsom Salt...As a public high school teacher, this past year has ranked as the most stressful one I’ve ever experienced in my 27-year...reactionscomments
My Disordered Relationship with Food...I have talked a decent amount about how much inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has impacted my relationship with food. I have learned...reactions5comments
What is TPN?...You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here...reactionscomments
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
