Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis in the Prime of LifeA diagnosis of UC in the prime of one’s life can feel like a slap in the face, jolting you from the...reactionscomments
Avoiding the Doctor to Avoid Bad NewsDid you ever notice that whenever the slightest thing feels off in our bodies, we automatically think the worst? Despite feeling this...reactions4comments
Just Because You Have Crohn's, Doesn’t Mean You Have MY Crohn'sToday I wanted to talk about an issue within our IBD community. It has to do with commenting on other people's health...reactions10comments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] Getting a Handle on Remission and IBDAh, remission. When you hear that word, what does it make you think? Have you ever heard your gastroenterologist utter that word?...reactions8comments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] Managing the Stress of IBD and RelationshipsLet's face it: navigating relationships - whether it's romantic or a friendship - can be challenging. Couple that with chronic illness, and...reactions1comment
[DO NOT PUBLISH] Tired vs IBD Tired“I’m so tired”I’m exhausted.” Everyone has said these words. And everyone has heard someone else say these words. But what do they...reactions5comments
5 Charts that Capture What it's Like to Live with Ulcerative ColitisCharts that illustrate what it feels like to live with ulcerative colitis. When you live with ulcerative colitis or any chronic condition...reactions2comments
Here's My Flare Action PlanIn my experience, ulcerative colitis flares happen at the worst possible moment. In those times, I'm not able to think as clearly...reactions5comments
Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of Ulcerative ColitisDiarrhea and stomach pain are the 2 symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) that get the most "air time," but are they actually...reactions20comments
The Only Foods I Can Eat During A FlareThe unpredictability of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's flares can be anxiety-inducing. I would constantly ask myself, "Is it ever going to get...reactions19comments
Headed for a Hospital Stay? Here's What to PackBeing admitted to the hospital for a flare, procedure, or surgery is never easy and always brings about anxiety over how long...reactions36comments
6 Strange Crohn's Symptoms Only Crohnies UnderstandIf you have Crohn's disease, you know that there are some weird symptoms that only we as Crohn’s patients understand. It's the...reactions75comments
Is This Symptom Normal?I regularly see people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ask if the symptoms they are experiencing are normal. They are usually...reactions14comments
My Top Flare-Friendly FoodsEven though we are labelled with Crohn’s or colitis, I have found that we all often seem to have different symptoms: from...reactions4comments
The Worst Symptoms of a Crohn's or UC FlareBetween the pain, symptoms, flares, and other daily challenges, life with inflammatory bowel disease is hard. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are...reactions14comments
Weird, Not-So-Talked-About Crohn's SymptomsCrohn's disease, as those of us know all too well, doesn't just affect the digestive system. Because the digestive system is the...reactions90comments
My Experience with Chronic Pouchitis After J-Pouch SurgeryI lived with UC and experienced pouchitis for many years – the majority of the time I had my J-pouch, actually. I...reactions8comments
The Struggle of Life With A Chronic ConditionI know as someone living with an autoimmune disease, we are always told not to stress, what stress does to the body...reactions1comment
Things To Know About The J-PouchDon’t get me wrong. I love that I have a J-pouch. I would not be able to live the life I do...reactions6comments
Trying Beef Liver As A Natural Iron Supplement For AnemiaI have always struggled with iron deficiency anemia since being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011. Since my diagnosis, I have been...reactions15comments
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