Managing My UC During Times of Stress and Anxiety...It’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my...reactionscomments
How can I support my bestie with UC?...I was diagnosed with IBS in the military and my bestie was later diagnosed with UC. I have been trying to support...reactions1reply
Active 8 days agoWhat are your tell-tale signs that a flare is coming?...Some flares surprise us, and some we can see coming from a mile away. How can you tell that a flare-up is...reactions36repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessTips & Advice
What's the best method of dealing with a lot of bathroom trips?...How do people deal with sleep loss? Any suggestions to get a full night's sleep?...reactions1replyCoping
Rinvoq and weight loss injections...Hello. Anyone doing Rinvoq along with either Tirzepatide or Semaglutide? Would love to be able to do one of the weight loss...reactions2repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseDiet & NutritionSide Effects
Not eating meat, poultry or fish...I recently decided to stop eating meat. Not really a Crohn's decision, more of a humanitarian one. Its' only a,few weeks and...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
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
Wedding Planning with Crohn’s Disease...There are major moments in life that remind you how Crohn's disease does not take a pause. Life moves on and Crohn's...reactions1comment
Which IBD symptom bothers you the most?...Living with IBD often means navigating a multitude of symptoms that can profoundly impact our daily lives. Whether it's abdominal pain, fatigue...reactions5repliesSymptomsCoping
Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis: My First Steps into the IBD Community...In early 2013, I began experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues - abdominal cramping, urgent bowel movements, bloody diarrhea. At first, I chalked it...reactions10comments
Living with UC and POTS...After many bouts of dizziness, abnormally high heart rate, and long periods of air hunger (where it felt like I could never...reactionscomments
Rinvoq and Remicade successes, side effects pre and post use...Hi All, I am looking for some help, guidance or opinion. I had gone on Rinvoq in March of 2023 for treatment...reactions1replyLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSide EffectsTreatment
Why Practicing Mindfulness is Important When Living with IBD...We can practice mindfulness in many ways in our lives. We can practice mindfulness before replying to an angry email as to...reactionscomments
Managing My UC with Natural Therapies...“How are you able to work full-time with ulcerative colitis?” I am often asked this question by people newly diagnosed with IBD...reactionscomments
Kelsey Conroy...My name is Kelsey, I am 28 years old and I work as a Health and Safety Advisor for a Construction Company...
Flare up Help...Hello Guys , I’m new to this forum and this is my first post over here. I’ve been diagnosed with UC in...reactions2repliesFlare-Ups
What are some ways you relieve your boredom while relieving yourself?...Let’s face it, living with IBD means we’ve all become a little too familiar with the porcelain throne. But hey, why not...reactions72repliesCopingTips & Advice
Symptoms.. ...Was also wondering which one comes in spasms or can both crohns and colitis do that? Today I kept getting spasms of...reactions5replies
Coping Strategies During A Flare Up...Flares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare. If you have Crohn's...reactions11comments
