And, if you're interested in your gut microbiome and learning precision medicine solutions, Gali is also offering the IBD Footprints Research Program.This study, focused on IBD patients, allowing patients to learn more about their individual IBD and gut bacteria by sending in stool samples over time. 💩To join the study, download the Gali app, message... Continue Reading →
WEGO Health Nomination | It Could Be Worse Blog
Hello All! As I'm sure you are all aware, I am passionate about bringing awareness for IBD through my personal Crohn's Disease journey. And this year, It Could Be Worse Blog has been Nominated for a WEGO Health "Best Kept Secret" Award in the 6th Annual WEGO Health Awards and I am blown away by... Continue Reading →
An Open Letter To The Support Group That Kicked Me Out
To the Crohn's and Colitis Awareness page: @CrohnsColitisAwareness More specifically, to the Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis 'Support Group' on Facebook, I have Crohn's disease and I used to be a member of your Facebook support group. I was an active participant by liking other's posts, photos, and reading through others questions and updates, trying to... Continue Reading →
5 Facts About Crohn’s Disease | It Could Be Worse Blog
Here are 5 things to know about Crohn's Disease, if you don't know about it - or me - already. 5. Crohn's is a Disease Okay, so that one was a given. Of course, something labeled Crohn's Disease is a disease. Crohn's is a disease specific of the gastrointestinal tract or GI tract. Crohn's makes... Continue Reading →
So What If I’m Bitter
Considering I have been diagnosed with an incurable disease like Crohn’s, I feel I have every right to be upset, and to be upset often, if that’s how I decide to cope with my issues. If you were put in my shoes sometimes, you would be troubled too. I am struggling with this incurable issue, a... Continue Reading →
Another Rant About Veteran Care
Veteran’s Healthcare should not be this difficult. I have spent 4 hours today on the phone. 4 HOURS. I spent that 4 hours trying to figure out something as simple as the correct location of my Tuesday Capsule appointment, of all things. All I needed was an address.Veteran’s health care should not be this difficult. I... Continue Reading →