Seeing a Doctor For a Cold Just Feels Wrong...I have been dealing with a bad cough, sore throat, and general cold symptoms for about two months now. In a previous...reactions5comments
Last Sentences...Somewhat recently, my father was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). When I first heard the news, it was devastating, yet familiar...reactions2comments
What it Means to Live With a Chronic Illness...“We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loves ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this...reactions1comment
Suffering Is Not Always A Choice...A while ago I was sitting at a table at a conference with a bunch of my friends. The speaker mentioned a...reactions1comment
Finding Your Voice...As patients, we often find it exhausting to continue talking about our lives with inflammatory bowel disease. However, the lack of awareness...reactions1comment
For the Parent Whose Child was Diagnosed with IBD...I see you. I recently spoke during an Inflammatory Bowel Disease event in Iowa and a woman in front of me couldn’t...reactions1comment
The Good Thing About Being a Parent with IBD...I would like to start this post by saying that I am not a mother. I had a miscarriage a while ago...reactions1comment
Being the IBD Super Mommy...As much as we love spending time with our little pumpkins over the summer, it’s kind of nice when they go back...reactions1comment
Seven Tips for Parents...Navigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like...reactions2comments
When It's Not About IBD...I realize how awkward that must sound coming from an IBD patient. I mean really, once you’re diagnosed, what could possibly not...reactionscomments
I Avoided Two Stomach Surgeries...I laid in my bed for two months straight. I didn't have enough energy to cook my food. I didn't have enough...reactions4comments
Advocating for Crohn’s Disease on Capitol Hill...At a health conference a few years back, I was fresh off the hill. Capitol Hill, that is. I was feeling pretty...reactions5comments
We KNOW Our Bodies...Isn't it crazy how much living with a chronic condition shapes us? Especially living with conditions like Crohn's and colitis. Since being...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Staying Positive During A Flare...Dealing with an IBD flare is challenging. It can be hard to keep a positive outlook when you're dealing with so much...reactions5comments
Planning a Family While Living with Crohn’s Disease...I was diagnosed with Crohn’s at the age of 22. I had just graduated from college, was living with three friends and...reactions2comments
When Fear Creeps In...Here is my reality of life with Crohn’s Disease (in remission). I started this blog post in a note on my iPhone...reactions2comments
Expectations...With anything in life, it's important to set proper expectations. It's especially important for those of us living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease...reactionscomments
Is there such a thing as a Crohn's-friendly antidepressant?...My mental health and IBD have always been closely intertwined. Like many people with Crohn's, I worry. I worry that I'm never...reactions2comments
Have had Crohn's for over 60 years...Have had Crohns for over 60 years. Resection done 25 years ago. Anal area very sensitive so that I avoid any invasive...reactions5comments
