Sh!t Storm ;-)...My daughter was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) when she was 16. I still don't know why she tried to keep it...reactions4comments
Trying a New Medication: Will It Work for My UC Flare?...Another flare. Another drug. It's the cyclical nature of life with IBD. After years of remission, I have returned to the land...reactionscomments
How to Be a Supportive Partner to Someone with IBD...My husband and I have been married for 5 years, been together for 9, and we met just 3 weeks after my...reactions7comments
My Crohn's Disease Diet: Consistency vs. Boredom...When I began struggling with symptoms of Crohn's disease 11 years ago, I instantly realized that avoiding trigger foods and drinks gave...reactions3comments
Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa)...Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) is a biologic drug approved to treat Crohn's disease (CD) in adults. Biologic drugs turn down (suppress) the immune system...
Tell Us About Your IBD Symptoms...When it comes to IBD, there's one thing we know for sure: The symptoms are rough. But when it comes to each...reactions5comments
Garden Quinoa Salad...I know what some of you are thinking. Quinoa and salad in the same line are an automatic "NO." I understand that. I...reactionscomments
Why Am I Avoiding My GI?...It wasn't long ago that my GI was basically on my speed dial. Whenever I had a health issue, the first call...reactions7comments
Josh Samudre...Joshua Samudre is a fourth-year medical student at Tulane University in New Orleans. In 2015, he received a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis...
Faking Being Well With Crohn's...When you suffer from a Crohn's diagnosis or any chronic illness for that matter, we are masters at faking being well. That's...reactions2comments
25 years With Ulcerative Colitis and Newly Diagnosed With Burning Mouth Syndrome...This is my first time to join a support group. I think what really motivated me was that I don't know one...reactions5comments
This or That: Crohn's and UC Edition...Some people experience this, others experience that. Tell us know more about your IBD by answering the questions below! Both conditions affect...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Fibromyalgia and IBD: What's the Connection?...It's no surprise that when it comes to inflammatory bowel disease, we are at more risk of experiencing other chronic conditions. One...reactionscomments
Feeling Stuck in the Muck...This has been a really hard season for my IBD. I've been having flare-like symptoms, but they've been associated with other health...reactionscomments
Grieving Comorbidities With IBD...It seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of...reactionscomments
Let's Talk SIBO...SIBO is the acronym for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, something commonly experienced by those with Crohn's, yet often misdiagnosed or overlooked. SIBO...reactions5comments
Finding Strength and Hope Through the Ulcerative Colitis Pain...Hi everybody, I hope my story encourages y'all. I know writing and talking about things helps me to process, so that's one...reactions3comments
Is my rectal bleeding a sign of ulcerative colitis?...I've been experiencing rectal bleeding for about 10 months now with bits of mucus. I'm 20 years old and had a colonoscopy...reactions8comments
Honoring Myself in My Ulcerative Colitis Journey...When I first noticed the bleeding, I was 20 years old and convinced everything would work itself out. At that age, it...reactions9comments
