liver transplant

September 17, 2020September 15, 2020

PSC-IBD and Me: The Road to My Liver Transplant

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

Last week, I celebrated year three of my second birthday, otherwise known as the anniversary of my liver transplant. I usually celebrate with my husband and family, but this year ... Read more

September 10, 2020September 8, 2020

Sepsis Awareness Takes T.I.M.E.

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

Since 2011, the Sepsis Alliance has recognized September as Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis occurs when an existing infection triggers an extreme chemical response in the body. When this happens, the ... Read more

December 19, 2019December 18, 2019

Martial Arts Benefits My Body, Mind, and Soul

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

This time last year, I became a Kyo Sa Nim, a second-degree black belt in the Korean martial art Mu Sool Won. A first-degree black belt usually trains for two ... Read more

December 12, 2019December 10, 2019

Reconnecting with an Old Friend When Living with a Chronic Disease

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

About six months ago, I reconnected with my childhood best friend, Suzanne, after losing contact with her more than 15 years ago. We had been very close since meeting in ... Read more

September 12, 2019September 10, 2019

You Only Live Twice: PSC as an Extraintestinal Manifestation of IBD

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

In my first column, I discussed how my Crohn’s journey began with my primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) diagnosis almost 25 years ago. The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) estimates ... Read more