How to Support Someone with UC or Crohn's This December...When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease, it can be challenging to know what to say...reactionscomments
A Life of Crohn's...I've been a Crohnie since age 12, and I am now 76. I've had six bowel resections, eighteen other surgeries, and so...reactions11comments
Still Undiagnosed IBD?...My first experience came on two years ago. I very quickly and suddenly felt very unwell. I had diarrhea which lasted hours...reactions4comments
Crohn's...I'm too tired! 😫 I haven't slept in eight days. I've been suffering badly for five years, but I've had Crohn's disease...reactions3comments
The Up-and-Down, Up-and-Down Dance of Prednisone...At some point in your IBD journey you will need to embrace the world of pharmaceuticals from 5-ASAs to immunomodulators, biologics to...reactions8comments
Ulcerative Colitis...Hi, I'm Paul. I am 54 years old and living in Leeds. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2018 and was...reactions5comments
Thanks to Them...While recently working interstate, I developed ulcerative colitis. The demands of my job immediately clashed with the newfound reality of dealing with...reactions2comments
Why I See a Therapist About My Ulcerative Colitis...Most of us have heard of the "mind-body connection," a term often used to remind people that their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and...reactions3comments
What Was Your Worst Flare Ever?...Flares: doubled-over, balled-up, all-consuming flares. The worst symptoms of Crohn's and colitis flare-ups can come in many forms – pain, fatigue, nausea...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Be Happy With Ulcerative Colitis?...When I read comments posted on social media about living with ulcerative colitis, I see many people sharing their pain, despair, and...reactionscomments
Explaining IBD to Family or Friends...I'm sure most of us have felt the frustration (and annoyance) of family and friends just not getting it when it comes...reactions7comments
Coping With Unwelcome Comments About UC...We all know the comments. Comments like, "Should you really eat that?" or "You're sick again?" These phrases are all too familiar...reactions6comments
If It's Your First Holiday Season With IBD: Here's What to Expect...Every IBD patient has "that" holiday season: the first holiday season since being diagnosed with IBD and/or making changes to their diet...reactions1comment
What If There Never Is a Cure for Crohn’s?...There are several questions that go through my mind repeatedly while living with Crohn's such as, "When is my next infusion?" and...reactions5comments
Crohn's Urgency and Having an Almost-Accident...Lately, I have been slacking with my diet, and whenever I do, my symptoms ramp up. Why has my diet been suffering, you...reactions6comments
My UC Pain Is Real! Fighting To Be Heard by Our Doctors...I regularly find myself "nagging" at people because they're suffering, but not contacting their healthcare professionals (HCPs). Often using reasons such as...reactionscomments
Want to Write for Us?...Would you like to share your experience with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis and help others who are also living with the condition?...reactionscomments
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Pretzel Bark...'Tis the holiday season, full of fun treats and decadent desserts, many of which you may not be able to tolerate due...reactionscomments
IBD and Sex...I don't think we talk about the impact that IBD has on sex often enough! So, what better time to start? There...reactions5comments
Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday...Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and I sure do have lots to be thankful for. My biological injections keep working. I don’t want...reactionscomments
