Do We Really Know the Root Cause of UC?...As one who has suffered from ulcerative colitis (UC) for over thirty years, I’ve heard it all. People love to speculate about what caused my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But... By Traci Musick-Shaffer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 to healthy food. In addition to the basics... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Azathrioprine and low ferritin levels...Hi I've been on aza for 12 years my bloods have come bk as low iron as anyone else been on aza and had problems with this if so what...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Crohn's Disease is Not Your Fault...Do you ever think to yourself, what did I do to bring this upon myself? Maybe if I would have eaten better I wouldn’t have been diagnosed? Maybe if I... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Advice re upcoming colonoscopy...I have ankylosing spondylitis, I’ve had it for over 30yrs, 23 of them undiagnosed. Last Sunday, I had stomach cramps at 1am, and passed lots of maroon coloured stool, as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
My Top Flare-Friendly Foods...Even though we are labelled with Crohn’s or colitis, I have found that we all often seem to have different symptoms: from the foods we eat to the intensity of... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Weakness and fatigue ...I get really bad weakness throughout my body and sometimes I struggle to stand for long periods at a time. Sometimes even just a few minutes I find difficult. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Chronic ongoing abdominal pain ...Good morning all, hoping to get some information from CD or UC patients regarding their journey with either of these or any other IBD. I have had abdominal pain and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCoping
Lost… anyone experience this?...Seeking Advice / Experiences Hey everyone, I am looking for some advice or experiences of others. I need a community who understands. Long story short, I am a 27 year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Medication Crossroads: Somewhere Between Comfort and Change...Since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) almost six years ago, I’ve taken mesalamine religiously. Whether it was two of the pills when things were good or four when things... By Christal Davis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Do When an Infection Increases IBD Symptoms...A few months back, I started experiencing some new symptoms, along with an uptick in my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms. In addition to more frequent and urgent diarrhea and... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
NEwbie...I have issues with internal inflammation . It is partly my gut but not just...I also have a burning feeling inside, all over...feels like judt under the skin. I don't...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlare-Ups
strange symptoms...Hi. My name's Bob and I've had a few strange symptoms and i'm coming to the conclusion i atleast have UC. My dad has UC and my 11 trips to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Managing Nausea with Ulcerative Colitis...There it is again, that feeling. My stomach lurches. I run to the bathroom, ready to vomit, but it doesn’t happen. Still, I feel terrible, and I almost want to... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBD and libido...Can IBD cause a low libido? Just curious if anyone has experienced low libido from their IBD. I have had this ongoing issue for awhile and doctors have been unable...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesLesser Known Symptoms
Would You Switch Your Biologic If It Was Working?...It is truly amazing how many new medications are hitting the market to treat ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease. Whether they are brand new, or medications that were once used... By Julie Marie Palumbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Broke Up with My GI: The Dos and Don'ts of Switching Doctors...Over the years, I have visited numerous doctors seeking treatment for my ulcerative colitis. Through experience, I’ve learned that not all gastroenterologists (GI doctors) are created equally. If you are... By Traci Musick-Shaffer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Expect at Your First Gastroenterologist Appointment...I remember when my general practitioner (GP) told me that I had Crohn’s more than 3 decades ago. I will never forget it. After the initial shock of it all... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Better Colonoscopy Prep...Colonoscopies are a crucial procedure to have for anyone who has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In my case, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and yearly colonoscopies have become a... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Air-Fried "Roasted" Potatoes...Raise your hand if you like fried food. Now raise your hand if fried food doesn't like you. If you suffer from Crohn's or UC, you probably know that fried... By Julie Marie PalumboBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments