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Elizabeth Roberts

Elizabeth Roberts

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Author & IBD Patient
posted 05/18/2009, comments (2)

I Have IBD, My Husband Doesn’t

It may seem like a funny title, but this week I’m going to talk about how IBD has affected my relationship with my husband. I guess this is in my mind because we’re about to embark on a two-week road trip, and it just shows how far we’ve both come in learning to live with my gut. When I met my husband 19 years ago IBD was... Read moreChevron
bshamosh
posted 05/16/2009, comments (0)

iPhone Application for Crohn's and Colitis

After a recent flare up of my Crohn’s, I was inspired to develop an iPhone application to help IBD patients easily track their symptoms and report them back to doctors.  The application is called GI Monitor and it is in iTunes now.  www.wellapps.com   I hope this application helps you.  It has helped me.  :) ... Read moreChevron
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Elizabeth Roberts

Elizabeth Roberts

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Author & IBD Patient
posted 05/11/2009, comments (0)

IBD and Work

I get a lot of questions from fellow IBDers about how I handle work and IBD. My life B.C. – before colitis – was a very busy and exciting one. I worked in Washington, D.C. as a political journalist and then in public relations, both jobs that are not known for having traditional 9-5 work schedules. My work days could range from a... Read moreChevron
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Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist
posted 05/11/2009, comments (0)

Children with IBD: Part I

When your child is dealing with a condition such as IBD it can be extremely stressful. Though IBD is more frequently diagnosed between the ages of 15-40 years is can also affect younger children (or older adults) as well. Dealing with a sick child can be doubly frustrating because they are not always able to accurately describe what symptom may be... Read moreChevron
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Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist
posted 05/11/2009, comments (0)

Surgical Intervention in Crohn's Disease

Last month we talked about the surgical intervention in the treatment of UC. This time we will discuss how surgery can play a role in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Different that surgical intervention in UC, surgery is not a cure for people dealing with Crohn's. In most cases of Crohn's surgical intervention is used as a way to reduce symptoms... Read moreChevron
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