5 Things I Wish I’d Known at Diagnosis

It’s hard to describe how I feel about today. On this day five years ago, Colitis Ninja was born. It’s hard to say that I feel excited… am I really supposed to celebrate being landed with an incurable disease? Am I excited that I had to start a blog to learn how to cope? That’s not really it either….

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Intimacy – The Post I Never Intended to Write.

NOTE: This post is intended for patients 18 years or older. If you are under the age of 18, please do not continue reading and talk with your parents. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or healthcare professional. As always, please consult your doctor or healthcare professional. Do not rely on my experiences as medical advice. To read my disclaimer…

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That Feeling You Get When You Can’t Catch a Break

Ya’ll… I’ll be honest with you right now. Let’s be real. I need to vent. So, some of you may already know that I recently had surgery to repair a fistula. If you didn’t, you know now. Two weeks after surgery, I was in the clear… meaning I was considered healed up and my surgeon “set me free.”  Unfortunately, that…

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What Makes Your Cards Different?

Today, there are a few things that need to be addressed. Ever so often I get questions or comments about my Medical Alert and Restroom Access Cards–and why I charge for them when there are “free” items out there for patients to acquire. A few years back, I wrote a post specifically about the Restroom Access Cards. But because…

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