I just finished my fifth colonoscopy procedure in the past six years, so I guess you could say I'm a seasoned pro at this point! You would think each time gets a little easier, but each prep really has been different for me. The good thing is that the more I do this, the more… Continue reading Surviving Your Colonoscopy: Essential Tips for a Smoother Process
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In the Blink of an Eye
I had my fourth colonoscopy last month. Can you believe it? I'm twenty-six and I've already had FOUR colonoscopies. It feels so unfair knowing that I have to do this every two years for the rest of my life. That's means if I live to be 90, I would have about 34 colonoscopies. Ok, maybe… Continue reading In the Blink of an Eye
3 Common Tests for IBD Patients
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients know a whole lot about getting tests done...almost too much. It isn't always the most fun, but I constantly remind myself that the tests will (hopefully!) provide answers. Since IBD is such a complicated illness, we can't always rely on how we are feeling. Sometimes how we feel on the… Continue reading 3 Common Tests for IBD Patients
Endoscopic Remission
Today, I had a colonoscopy - my third one since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2019. I never really look forward to prepping for the colonoscopy; in fact, I dread it every time. The idea of not being able to eat any solid food for an entire day is awful, because I love my… Continue reading Endoscopic Remission
The Difference Between IBS and IBD
Many people often confuse Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) because they both have to do with the digestive system, but they are in fact both very different diseases. In this blog post, I want to separate the two and explain the main differences. Keep in mind there is no cure for… Continue reading The Difference Between IBS and IBD
Turning Wellness into a Lifestyle 