My Crohn's and Colitis Quiz...Just diagnosed? Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis for years? In the process of getting a diagnosis? Wherever you are, hearing you have Crohn’s or UC can bring a whole new set of challenges – and emotions. How is it impacting you? Take this quiz and find helpful resources to support you.
Trying Beef Liver As A Natural Iron Supplement For Anemia...I have always struggled with iron deficiency anemia since being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011. Since my diagnosis, I have been...reactions10comments
Getting Appy: The Apps I Use To Manage Life With Crohn's...Am 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 Colitis...My 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 Support...There 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 Bloating...Recently, I began wondering...could there be a connection between my ulcerative colitis and my gas and bloating? In the morning, I'm skinny...reactions19comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Menstruation: Irregularities and Symptom Changes...Many women with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis report changes in their menstrual cycle. They also may have...
Fever and Night Sweats...Fever, or a higher body temperature than normal, is one of the more common symptoms of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC)...
A Letter on Lessons, Gratitude, and Hope for the IBD Community...Dear Community, Four years ago, I joined this IBD community and felt like I had finally found my voice. Doing my part...reactions3comments
The Confident Patient: Managing UC Treatment...Talking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.
The Confident Patient: Your Crohn’s and UC Care Plan...Talking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.
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 Diagnosis...Living 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
My Top Tips for Coping With Crohn's and Colitis Flares...Flares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare. If you have Crohn's...reactions13comments
My 15-Year UC Journey: Switching to New Meds...I have had UC for 15 years now!! Seems crazy to think back at everything that I’ve gone through with it in...reactions2comments
My Journey to a Positive Pregnancy with Crohn's Disease...Currently, I have just begun my second trimester of pregnancy with my first baby, and I wanted to offer a positive perspective...reactions3comments
