Blog « Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis and IBD

My Own Navigation & Waze for Bathrooms

May 14, 2018 by kmdg-admin

We know where every bathroom is in the Orlando area and have likely visited the majority of them. I could be a data source for Waze on how to locate the closest bathroom up and down the I4 corridor. I know banks, convenience stores, restaurants, retailers, office buildings and which...

Clothing Choices

May 10, 2018 by Admin

The fashionista in you does not need to change just because you were diagnosed with IBD, although you might need to work a little harder to find the outfit that works best for you or as your weight fluctuates with the disease you might need to buy a few new...

Food Choices – Diet Is Important

December 21, 2017 by Admin

It is important to make good food choices for your digestive system. We would recommend that you keep a food diary, so that you know what foods you tolerate well and the ones that you don’t. We never had a specific food that would cause a flare; however, based on...

Exercising – Staying strong and fit!

December 06, 2017 by Admin

Both Jill and I have been active our entire lives. We were athletes when we were kids and still consider ourselves to be active with a desire and want to be outdoors, playing sports and participating in recreational activities. There are times when the disease has limited our options to...

Jamie on the KazCM Podcast

December 05, 2017 by Admin

EP022: Perspectives of a Life Settlement Specialist with Jamie Mendelsohn Life settlements and life causes. Eric Kasimov welcomes Jamie Mendelsohn to this episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives. In this episode they talk about the Life Settlement Market, The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and the Florida Gators. Jamie Mendelsohn is the EVP...

Jamie Gets Relief From Crohn’s Disease

December 04, 2017 by Admin

As a result of Crohn's Disease, Florida resident Jamie Mendelsohn suffered for years. She found her way to San Diego and Dr. William Sandborn, chief of gastroenterology at UC San Diego Health. With a team of doctors and surgeons, Dr. Sandborn has helped Mendelshon get on with her life, which...

Beach Time!

November 27, 2017 by Admin

I live in Florida, so going to the beach is part of life and has been since I was a child. It is an experience I am unwilling to give up and one even during a flare, I would not miss. I have included a few coping techniques below. Eat...

Emergency Items

November 27, 2017 by Admin

Emergency Items to keep within a few minutes of you at all times Spare pouch, wafer, adhesive remover and skin barrier wipe Spare outfit in the car, backpack or purse Wipes – wet wipes, non-scented Pad (big fan of Poise pads) Telephone Scissors Ziploc bag Marshmallows for emergency change situation...

Dating with Crohn’s Disease

November 27, 2017 by Admin

I think dating in general is likely a difficult experience for both men and women, and trump that with dating and having a digestive disease, and it can make it seem insurmountable for some people. I am here to tell you that it can be done, and done well; successfully....

You have Product Choices!

November 27, 2017 by Admin

For those of you with an ileostomy, please know that you have choices in the products that you use. You are not required to use the pouching system and ancillary items that you were given in the hospital. Try the various companies different pouching system and supplies, until you identify...