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7 Tips for Traveling With IBD, From Someone Who Gets It

7 Tips for Traveling With IBD, From Someone Who Gets It

Don’t let inflammatory bowel disease and fears of COVID-19 get in the way of your travel plans. Here’s what you need to know before you start packing. By Tina Aswani-Omprakash Summers are a time to look forward to rest, relaxation, and vacations. But for those of...
When Diagnoses Accumulate: My Sjögren’s Story

When Diagnoses Accumulate: My Sjögren’s Story

April marks Sjögren’s Syndrome Awareness Month, so I thought it was high time I shared my Sjögren’s diagnosis journey now that I’m finally getting answers and treatment to deal with a condition that has been plaguing me for years. It all started in November after my...
Dropping Mask Mandates: A Time of Anxiety or Joy?

Dropping Mask Mandates: A Time of Anxiety or Joy?

Last week I went back to school in-person for the first time in 2 years. There was a part of me that was excited, yes, but the other part of me was nervous as all heck. Meeting professors and students I had gotten to know virtually over the semesters felt like there...