Ulcerative Colitis and Skin ConditionsUlcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is caused by the body's...reactions1comment
Crohn's Disease and Skin ConditionsThough Crohn's disease mainly affects the digestive tract, it often comes with conditions that affect other areas of the body. Around 40...reactions3comments
Social Outings, Restaurants, Crohn's, and Supportive FriendsIf you have Crohn's disease, you likely already feel like social outings, going out with friends, sitting in restaurants, and participating in...reactions13comments
Just Because I Can Today Doesn't Mean I Can TomorrowHow often have you heard this? "Why can't you come out THIS time?" "Maybe you need to go get a second opinion?"...reactions3comments
How to Support Someone with UC or Crohn's This DecemberWhen a friend or loved one is diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease, it can be challenging to know what to say...reactionscomments
The Up-and-Down, Up-and-Down Dance of PrednisoneAt some point in your IBD journey you will need to embrace the world of pharmaceuticals from 5-ASAs to immunomodulators, biologics to...reactions8comments
Why I See a Therapist About My Ulcerative ColitisMost of us have heard of the "mind-body connection," a term often used to remind people that their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and...reactions3comments
What Was Your Worst Flare Ever?Flares: doubled-over, balled-up, all-consuming flares. The worst symptoms of Crohn's and colitis flare-ups can come in many forms – pain, fatigue, nausea...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Be Happy With Ulcerative Colitis?When I read comments posted on social media about living with ulcerative colitis, I see many people sharing their pain, despair, and...reactionscomments
Explaining IBD to Family or FriendsI'm sure most of us have felt the frustration (and annoyance) of family and friends just not getting it when it comes...reactions7comments
Coping With Unwelcome Comments About UCWe all know the comments. Comments like, "Should you really eat that?" or "You're sick again?" These phrases are all too familiar...reactions6comments
If It's Your First Holiday Season With IBD: Here's What to ExpectEvery IBD patient has "that" holiday season: the first holiday season since being diagnosed with IBD and/or making changes to their diet...reactions1comment
What If There Never Is a Cure for Crohn’s?There are several questions that go through my mind repeatedly while living with Crohn's such as, "When is my next infusion?" and...reactions5comments
Crohn's Urgency and Having an Almost-AccidentLately, I have been slacking with my diet, and whenever I do, my symptoms ramp up. Why has my diet been suffering, you...reactions6comments
My UC Pain Is Real! Fighting To Be Heard by Our DoctorsI regularly find myself "nagging" at people because they're suffering, but not contacting their healthcare professionals (HCPs). Often using reasons such as...reactionscomments
Want to Write for Us?Would you like to share your experience with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis and help others who are also living with the condition?...reactionscomments
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Pretzel Bark'Tis the holiday season, full of fun treats and decadent desserts, many of which you may not be able to tolerate due...reactionscomments
IBD and SexI don't think we talk about the impact that IBD has on sex often enough! So, what better time to start? There...reactions5comments
Upcoming Thanksgiving HolidayThanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and I sure do have lots to be thankful for. My biological injections keep working. I don’t want...reactionscomments
The Burden of Lab Work and Stool SamplesAs a Crohn's patient on medications like Remicade and Azathioprine, my doctor asks that I get routine lab work done, usually every...reactionscomments
