Tag: crohn’s confidential

Woof! These past 4 years have been a roller coaster on Humira. For those who are new here, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2014/2015 and I have failed 4 other medicines. A quick highlight recap: Started Humira in October 2018  Stopped Humira before surgery in April 2019  Had small bowel resection surgery in…

Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for all of the support you give me and for your time reading these Crohn’s Confidential Posts. When I was first diagonised with Crohn’s Disease, there was little information about it that painted life with Crohn’s in a postitive way. My hope for these posts is to…

Today is World IBD day. So many people have IBD and deal with the many symptoms daily; there is no cure for Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.  If you want to know more about IBD, Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, check out Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for more help and information. Click HERE for some statistics and to…

Over the years, I have used ALOT of different products/ services to help with all different aspects of my illness. Lots of trial and error (and returns) over the years.  For Humira: Complete App: For both Android and Apple. This app is packed with so many resources including my favorite the medication reminder. Every 10…

Social Media is so cool! The power to bring so many people together and to educate people on things they might not be aware of. There is a large group of Crohn’s and Colitis Warriors I have found over the years. Their stories are so diverse along with their experiences. Sharing something personal like your…

Everyone has embarrassing moments. People with Crohn’s and Colitis, sometimes have more due to the inconsistency of their disease.  I have had my fair share of embarrassing moments over the years. I still have embarrassing moments, just a few weeks ago it happened. In the beginning when they happened, I would be really upset and…

Dating is hard enough in 2022.  Dating with a Chronic illness, (in the beginning) feels like a mountain to overcome. That being said, I have had quite a number of dates since being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease.  I always think honesty is the best policy and I tend to bring up the fact I have…

  8 Years… That is a long time to have something.  I have been living with Crohn’s Disease for 8 years now.  Back in 2014, I had no idea what Crohn’s Disease even was. Now, I feel like I am still constantly learning new things. Life always hasn’t been easy but who’s life is? I…

Hello! Welcome to the first post in 2022 Crohn’s Confidential.  Three years ago, I had a small bowel resection at UPenn that gave me my life back. The surgeon I met truly changed my life for the better. I wrote all about before and after surgery here and recovery from surgery here.  Making the big…

  It’s May! You know what that means, It’s Irritable Bowel Disease awareness month here on Wonder, Grace and Joy! For those of you who are new around here, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2014. It has been a wild and crazy ride since then.  In 2020, I started this awareness month just…