Pasta Bake...This is one of my go-to recipes for a busy week. I am not a huge fan of leftovers, but baked pasta dishes always taste better the next day, after...reactionscomments
Ulcerative colitis treatment...I tried pentasa but it didn´t work, the only thing that works for me is loperamide, i was taking loperamide for 4 months (8 mg) daily, but now it has...reactions4repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
How do you advocate for yourself?...I'd like to share with you one of the worst times of my life. I was a new mama with a six-month-old son. However, during my pregnancy and worse after...reactions1comment
My First Vacation Since I Was Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis...Last month, I went on my first real vacation since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 13. I also went on my very first cruise with my fiance and...reactionscomments
20 Small Things I Can Accomplish in 2020...With the start of 2020 and a new decade, Kelly is sharing 20 small things that she can accomplish this year. Never go to bed with today's worry on your...reactions1comment
Has anyone taken Xeljanz XR or is currently taking it?...My doctor has recommended Xeljanz and from the research I’ve done, I’m not quite comfortable with it. Have a question? Ask it here!...reactions4replies
Chronic Appendicitis —> Crohn’s?...When I was 12, I fell ill with the absolute most painful abdomen pain ever. It felt as if knives were scraping my insides, starting a my sternum and moving...reactions3repliesSymptoms
When Crohn's Comes with Migraines...Yesterday started off as what one would consider a good day. It was pretty "normal" to say the least. I woke up feeling good. Got dressed. Got a bit of...reactions5comments
Malassezia and Dandruff with Crohn Patients...I wonder how many of those patients with Crohn's disease have big strong Dandruff on their heads? I also wonder whether any Crohn disease patient has had any treatment with...reactions2repliesTreatment
Has your child been diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis?...Are you a parent or guardian of a child that has been diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis, but you yourself do not have Crohn's or colitis? If so, you probably...reactions8replies
Becoming a Caregiver While Living With Crohn’s...I’ve filled this page and deleted it several times already. It's hard to while seeing a myriad of visual reminders of where I am. Mainly women walking by with scarves...reactions1comment
Pumpkin and Turmeric Smoothie...Is there anything nicer than pumpkin during the cooler months? It's actually not as popular in the UK (where I live) compared to America, but from October onwards, it's usually...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Dealing With Your Mental Health and Crohn's Disease...Each year, like most of the population, I set a New Year's resolution or two. Amongst the promises that flitter away by the 31st of January, one resolution that reappears...reactions2comments
Should I see a doctor?...Hello, I have ulcerative colitis. I was diagnosed 4 years ago. I'm having a mild flare-up, I don't have severe diarrhea but I've been bleeding for a month and 3...reactions2replies
How A Photo Brought Back Old Wounds...We celebrated National Ostomy Awareness Day in October. It was so amazing seeing all of my strong beautiful friends and even strangers, showing their scars and raising awareness for their...reactions1comment
What helps me...I have ulcerative colitis and I just wanted to write this post because when I was flaring often, I would end up on message boards and see a lot of...reactions3comments
Road To Recovery...I have Crohn’s and UC and I am 46 years old. 9/2018 I lost all of my large bowel and have only 11% of my small bowel left. I've been...reactions4comments
New Year, New Insurance, Same Headache...In October of 2019, I received a letter in the mail indicating that my husband's employer was changing insurance providers for 2020. As a Crohn’s disease patient, this letter made...reactions4comments
Easy Breakfast Casserole...This is one of my favorite recipes not only for breakfast but for dinner, as well. When my stomach is not feeling the best, I prefer to get a majority...reactionscomments
seton wire, what to expect?, how to cope !!!...Does anyone have experience with a seton wire ? Waiting for surgery, been put on urgent list. Horrible so far. Been on multiple antibiotics and am on biologics. MRI shows...reactions1reply
