Category Living With Crohn’s

Practical advice and personal experience for managing life with Crohn’s and IBD, from college and flare planning to navigating health insurance.

Is An Ostomy A Cure For Crohn’s?

Since having ostomy surgery, I’ve been feeling great! I’m gaining weight, I have more energy, and I’m no longer constantly…

After a few grueling weeks in the hospital, the pain is beginning to subside, and you’re now on the winding…

This time last year, I was spending my days hanging out in a hospital room, drinking nothing but clear liquids…

In last week’s post on open enrollment, I mentioned how I had gamed the health care system to my advantage.…

It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about spooky season. I’m talking about open enrollment! I recently…

All these posts about school have me reminiscing about when I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. I was blissfully…

It’s Wednesday, and you just sat through a three-hour lecture on Generally Accepted Accounting Principals all afternoon. All you want…

If you have IBD and college is on your horizon, you might be worried about the prospect of living in…

A Crohn’s flare can happen in the blink of an eye. Follow these tips to make sure you don’t get caught unprepared.