Let’s Talk About the Tough Stuff: IBD and Mental Health - Part 1**This post discusses topics of mental health and suicide that some may find too uncomfortable to read.** September is known as National...reactions2comments
Online Dating and IBDI was one of the lucky ones. I had been dating my (now) husband for a year before I was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
What to Expect During an Infusion of a BiologicToday I am going to talk about what it's like to get an infusion of a biologic medication to treat Crohn's disease...reactions3comments
How Summer and Heat Impact My IBD and OstomyEven though the summer months are coming to an end, I still wanted to write something about how the heat impacts my...reactionscomments
The Whole Time Difference BusinessI recently traveled to Las Vegas for my best friend’s bachelor party. In the weeks leading up to the big bash, I...reactions2comments
What I Wish I Knew About Medication Years AgoI used to refuse to take my medicine, calling it “poison.” I suppose you could make the argument that it is depending...reactions4comments
Birthday Planning with IBDMy birthday is coming up and I am having a hard time figuring out what I want to do. Or rather, what...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Have Mixed FeelingsCrohn’s disease is a day-to-day disease. One day, I could have a great day. No big stomach issues, no urgency and I...reactions1comment
The Prednisone Made Me Do ItScenario number 1: A pill bottle falls out of the cabinet and onto your head when you open the door. It does...reactions1comment
#GivingTuesday Campaign - Official Rules, Terms, and ConditionsNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the...reactionscomments
This Week at CampFor those that have read my previous articles, you know that I work at Briarwood Day Camp. Briarwood is located in the...reactionscomments
Hydration: The Significance and the StruggleOne of my biggest struggles with Crohn’s disease has been staying hydrated. It is something I have struggled with for years and...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Living with a J-PouchLast week, I reached a milestone in my ulcerative colitis treatment. I can officially say that I've been living with a relatively...reactions33comments
Something I'm Embarrassed to Talk About: My TeethDuring my longest hospitalization I've ever had (6 months) a tooth of mine chipped and I was left with only a portion...reactions17comments
Accidents And Urgency With Ulcerative ColitisThere are some really terrible videos out there on the internet that are supposed to be funny. Sometimes all I can do...reactions13comments
With Crohn's Disease, the Smallest Tasks can be Huge AccomplishmentsWhat is your biggest accomplishment? For me, some days just taking a shower feels like running a marathon. During times in my...reactions1comment
Potty Training at 22One of the most horrid experiences of my life was when I had to reteach myself how to use the bathroom. I...reactionscomments
How My Evil Colon Tried to Ruin My Marriage Proposal (Part Two)Find part 1 here. ...He ran into my room looking like a child who’d just found a chest full of candy. He...reactionscomments
The Tangled Web of StressStress is something that everyone deals with on a daily basis. However, as an IBD patient, the amount of stress increases due...reactionscomments
Rehashing Medical History is Emotionally DifficultWhen I had to have a MRI recently, there were two separate rooms for people to wait in, given everyone had to...reactionscomments
