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
Getting Appy: The Apps I Use To Manage Life With Crohn'sAm I the only one who's a bit of a phone addict? Perhaps it's the fact that so much of our support...reactions1comment
How Humor Helped Me Cope With ColitisMy husband and I were carpooling to work. He was driving and I had my work notebook in my hands. I began...reactionscomments
When You Feel Like You Have No SupportThere are certain things in my life that I tend to take for granted--a roof over my head, clean water, and accessibility...reactionscomments
Colitis, Gas, and BloatingRecently, I began wondering...could there be a connection between my ulcerative colitis and my gas and bloating? In the morning, I'm skinny...reactions19comments
A Letter on Lessons, Gratitude, and Hope for the IBD CommunityDear Community, Four years ago, I joined this IBD community and felt like I had finally found my voice. Doing my part...reactions3comments
Focusing On Safe Foods Instead of UC Triggers"Make sure you avoid stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, unnatural sugars, cruciferous vegetables, anything with a peel, bubbly drinks, dairy in all forms...reactions8comments
Real Talk: Looking Ahead After an IBD DiagnosisLiving with IBD changes so much – from how you see yourself to what happiness means day to day. In this episode...reactionscomments
Managing UC During Stress: How I Unpack the "Suitcase of Worry"It’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my...reactions1comment
