Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

I recently had a conversation with my gastroenterologist that really put the fear of the universe in me. I’ve had the same gastroenterologist since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis...

Today, I want to talk about the relationship between ulcerative colitis (UC) and mouth ulcers, highlighting the challenges faced and sharing practical strategies for coping with this aspect of the...

Supportive family and friends are essential for those of us living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s not uncommon to feel isolated after diagnosis. You’re overwhelmed by all of the...

As I'm sure you all know by now, ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms can vary from person to person. Unfortunately, that's the nature of the disease – our symptoms differ, our...

Oh, the joy of the festive season! Honestly, I do love it, but at the same time, wow... This year truly wore me out! Generally speaking, I try not to...

I remember my complicated relationship with food starting really early on in my IBD journey. Pre-diagnosis, actually. When my ulcerative colitis symptoms started in 2007, I was dealing with incredible...

I lived with pouchitis for many years – the majority of the time I had my J-pouch, actually. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2007, but my colon was...

I first started talking openly about having inflammatory bowel disease in 2014. I had pouchitis, and I was sick of people not getting that I was ill, because I looked...

I'm sure most of us have felt the frustration (and annoyance) of family and friends just not getting it when it comes to ulcerative colitis or Crohn's. I do realise...

I recently wrote a post about sleep hygiene and IBD. In that post, I talked about what sleep hygiene means, what it actually involves, and why it's particularly important for...

I run an online Facebook group for people with IBD, and one of the most popular topics is new treatments. Understandably, people want to know what to expect if they've...

Sleep hygiene. Why does it matter, and what does it actually involve? When I first heard the term sleep hygiene, I assumed it was referring to things we actually know...

I regularly see people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ask if the symptoms they are experiencing are normal. They are usually asking because they're unsure whether they should contact...

I was reading the article "Crohn's Disease Surgery Scars" on this site recently, and have great respect for Matt's honesty about his feelings about his scars. I can relate. My...

I used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I was at work, out shopping, or in a...

Remission is what most people with IBD are striving for. It's also what our healthcare team is striving for, for us. However, what that actually means can be really confusing!...

You will often hear people with IBD saying, "I'm fine," "I'm OK," or even, "I'm good." But are we really fine, OK, or good? And what are some of the...

The first time I experienced tenesmus, my bowel wasn't even connected to my butt! Go figure?! Actually, it’s not that complicated. I only had my colon for less than a...

Travelling can be a source of anxiety at the best of times. Throw IBD into the mix and it’s a whole new ball game! I wanted to share some tips...

Content note: This article includes content related to suicide, which may be upsetting for some readers. For more information on mental health resources, click here. Most people living with inflammatory...