Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and Telemedicine...As technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
Traci Musick-Shaffer...Traci Musick-Shaffer is a writer, high school English teacher, ACEs Advocate, and UC warrior. She lives in the foothills of Appalachia and...
The Flu-2021...I really strive for myself to be at work every day. I teach 182 days a year, and up to last week...reactions2comments
Mental Health and Self Care...Mental Health isn't just supposed to be talked about a few times throughout the year on the National Awareness Days, its for...reactions1comment
Silver Linings of Crohn’s Disease...Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is devastating. No one is thrilled to hear that they have an autoimmune condition. It may be...reactions5comments
Becoming Visible: My Life With Invisible Illness...I am a face of “Invisible Illness.” I want to show you what living with “invisible” me is like, in hopes others...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
When People Tell You What You "Should" Be Doing...I am guessing most of you reading this have heard some quote referring to how we need to abolish the word “should”...reactions1comment
Sharing Medication Experiences With Others...One of the benefits of sharing our personal experiences with others is that it allows someone who is going through a difficult...reactions2comments
My Fistula Recovery...In my previous post, I talked about the actual fistula surgery. In this post, I want to describe the recovery. I can’t...reactionscomments
IBD Patients and Caregivers Become Desensitized To So Much...Sometimes, I forget how desensitized I have become to certain things until something smacks me in the face. I recently found out...reactions2comments
Blood Work Preferences...A diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis usually comes with a lot of doctors appointments, medical tests, blood work, medication trial...reactions3comments
Semi-Homemade Chicken and Veggie Soup...This is one of my favorite recipes for a few reasons. First, it is great to make during cold Winter days when...reactionscomments
Artificial Sweeteners Are Rough On The Stomach...I am not going to lie, I love diet soda. The taste, the carbonation, it's all good. The only problem is that...reactions2comments
Why IBD Invisible Day or Week Isn't Good Enough For Me...Invisible awareness day; it’s talked about all of the time. We’re aware. Down in the trenches of advocacy and activism in whatever...reactions3comments
Bitter Party of 1: Remission News Felt Like a Big Fat Lie...Earlier this year, in order to avoid a colonoscopy, I participated in a non-invasive test that would provide real-time pictures of my...reactions8comments
Chronically Vigilant...Recently, I was asked how living with an invisible illness affects my daily life. I have to be completely honest, upfront before...reactions2comments
The Humira Diaries, Month Two...Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. If you've...reactions2comments
There's Always Hope...When I was going through the roughest parts of my disease, hope was the furthest thing from my mind. I was surrounded...reactionscomments
We Need To Talk About Your Vagina, Cysts, Fistulas & Abscesses...Types of cysts & abscesses that are not common and need to be talked about. Period. I felt so alone with my...reactionscomments
