Blog Posts

How Would You Rate Your Health Insurance?

Hello IBD fighters! I need your help. It has come to my attention that health insurance has become a stumbling block for patients in need of treatments. Dr. Peter Higgins (@ibddoctor on Twitter) and I have joined forces to create a poll in hopes of helping future patients navigate the health care system. We hope that this research will…

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Camp Colitiscope

I just want to say THANK YOU to Gaylyn from Gutless & Glamorous for this week’s blog post. I wanted to help spread the word about Camp Oasis because of all the great things I’ve heard about it. If you are interested in learning more about it, you can visit the website here. To learn more about Gaylyn, be…

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Are You Guilty?

“Sorry guys! I can’t tonight.” You hit send and your heart drops down somewhere near your navel. Despite the fact that it’s the truth, that shadow of guilt looms overhead. It taunts you.   They’ll never understand. Things will never be the same again and all you’re going to do from here on out is disappoint people. At least…

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Why YOU Should Care About World IBD Day

There are approximately 5 million people worldwide who suffer from Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Every day one of those people is being hospitalized for countless reasons. It could be an infection, severe anemia, Toxic Megacolon, strictures, blockages, or even dehydration. Many of my friends are suffering right now. Doctors are scratching their heads and throwing expensive medications at…

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