Prescription Costs...Each and every month, I pay for prescriptions. I pay for prescriptions that keep me at status quo. I pay for prescriptions...reactions1comment
7 Ways to Avoid Germs with Crohn’s...This is the story of how I stumbled upon 7 ways to avoid germs with Crohn’s disease. The other day, I was...reactions3comments
The Pain of Re-Diagnosis...This is a topic I haven’t hit on a lot because I’m honestly still trying to navigate it and understand it myself...reactions1comment
IBD: Fear of the Flare...I could write forever about the things I’ve learned during the last 10 years living with inflammatory bowel disease, but today I...reactions2comments
Find Your Own Tribe...It’s no secret. No matter how many times you tell your loved ones how you are suffering with Crohn’s symptoms, unless they actually...reactions4comments
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
