It's Back: Another Painful UC FlareThe pain is back. Like a jackhammer in my gut, I feel the pulsating, rippling high-tide of pain throbbing throughout my belly...reactionscomments
The Panic of a Stormy Colon and a "Closed Restroom" SignDuring times of inflammatory bowel distress, the tiniest acts mean so much. I realized this when my husband and I traveled during...reactionscomments
Feeling "Food Pressure" and Paying the Painful UC Price"Oooh... It smells so good," I think to myself. I try to ignore the sizzle, crackle, pop of greasy goodness. But it's...reactions15comments
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Crohn's and ColitisLiving with inflammatory bowel disease comes with such a multifaceted set of challenges. There are obviously physical things we struggle with –...reactions20comments
Locked Out: The Misery of No RestroomA reality exists that incites immediate fear and anguish for anyone with inflammatory bowel disease. This reality, when it arrives, hits hard...reactionscomments
What Is "Step Therapy"?: The Impact of Insurance on Our Treatment DecisionsMy ulcerative colitis symptoms have mostly been controlled by 5-ASA medications. These medications help manage my symptoms, averting the increased urgency or...reactionscomments
Crohn's Symptoms That Seem UnbelievableI was diagnosed with Crohn's disease back in 2011. It has been 12 years dealing with this diagnosis and I always found it...reactions10comments
Living with UC and POTSAfter many bouts of dizziness, abnormally high heart rate, and long periods of air hunger (where it felt like I could never...reactionscomments
Understanding Mouth Ulcers in Ulcerative ColitisToday, I want to talk about the relationship between ulcerative colitis (UC) and mouth ulcers, highlighting the challenges faced and sharing practical...reactions2comments
Fear of "The Look"Fear of “the look” holds far too much power over me sometimes. I imagine we’ve all gotten the look at least once...reactions5comments
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
Acid Reflux and Crohn's Disease: Understanding the Heartburn ConnectionIf having Crohn's disease isn't bad enough, lots of us struggle with other digestive symptoms alongside it. For me, one of these...reactions31comments
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...reactions23comments
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
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 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
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
