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July 30, 2018July 27, 2018

What to Expect When Getting a Central Line or Implanted Port

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Continuing on from my last column on what to expect when having different venous access procedures, I’ll share information about central catheters and implanted ports. Central catheters Central catheters are ... Read more

July 23, 2018July 19, 2018

What to Expect When PICC Lines and Midlines Are Placed

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

In my last column, I reviewed the different types of IV access available when you’re a hard stick for traditional IVs. I’ve had them all and will share my experiences about ... Read more

July 20, 2018July 19, 2018

Nausea and Vomiting with Crohn’s Disease and IBD

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis symptoms and treatment side effects lead to larger problems, such as nausea and vomiting. With IBD, nausea and vomiting are not uncommon, but they can become ... Read more

July 19, 2018July 17, 2018

The Hydration Challenge

Columns, Own Your Crohn's - a Column by Tina Aswani Omprakash

We all know the feeling of waking up to our legs cramping, and our voices barely squeezing out a faint peep as an intense lightheadedness sets in. These symptoms, among others, ... Read more

July 16, 2018July 19, 2018

IV Options for Delivering Intravenous Medications

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

I’m happy to report that my eye muscle surgery on June 29 was a success! Both of my eyes are completely aligned. At my first post-op appointment, we discovered that ... Read more

July 13, 2018July 11, 2018

Traveling When You Have Crohn’s Disease and IBD

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

With inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, traveling can create tough obstacles for disease management. Being prepared for the worst can make things much easier when you’re ... Read more

July 2, 2018June 28, 2018

Dealing with Surgery After Remicade Infusions

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

In my last column, I wrote about how I had been experiencing side effects while receiving my Remicade (infliximab) infusion. This was due to the buildup of antibodies to the medication ... Read more

June 28, 2018June 26, 2018

The Waiting Game

Columns, Own Your Crohn's - a Column by Tina Aswani Omprakash

Does nail-biting anxiety wash over you as you await results after a colonoscopy, MRI, or CT scan? Or restlessness while waiting for your latest round of biologics to start kicking ... Read more

June 22, 2018June 20, 2018

Types of Rectal Bleeding with Crohn’s Disease and IBD

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

Rectal bleeding with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is not uncommon, but it is never to be considered normal. Rectal bleeding can be the first sign of serious issues, with different ... Read more

June 15, 2018June 13, 2018

Check with Your Care Team if You Have These Concerning Symptoms

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

With Crohn’s disease and IBD, monitoring your symptoms, recognizing changes in your body, and knowing when to contact your care team are all essential parts of disease management. In this ... Read more