UC Fatigue Is Deeper Than "Tired"...Chronic illness fatigue can have you questioning yourself and being unnecessarily harsh when you most need self-compassion.Fatigue is one of the most...reactions6comments
What Are Biosimilars?...Biosimilars are drugs that are very similar to an already-approved biologic drug. Biologics are drugs made from living cells. These cells can...
Turmeric for Ulcerative Colitis: A Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent?..."Can anyone offer 'natural alternative' suggestions for someone living with ulcerative colitis?"As I was scanning social media one evening, I noticed this...reactions5comments
Alcohol, Caffeine, and Crohn's...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's, I was told to stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Since I loved the taste of...reactions3comments
New Year, New Diet? Tips for Approaching a "Diet Change" With IBD...Many things are associated with January – cold weather, NFL playoffs, MLK Day, and of course, the inevitable New Year's resolutions. It's...reactions3comments
15 Questions & Answers on Living With Ulcerative Colitis...For anyone new to this site, and perhaps new to living with ulcerative colitis entirely – you might be wondering more about...reactions7comments
The Panic of a Stormy Colon and a "Closed Restroom" Sign...During times of inflammatory bowel distress, the tiniest acts mean so much. I realized this when my husband and I traveled during...reactionscomments
It's Back: Another Painful UC Flare...The pain is back. Like a jackhammer in my gut, I feel the pulsating, rippling high-tide of pain throbbing throughout my belly...reactionscomments
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Crohn's and Colitis...Living with inflammatory bowel disease comes with such a multifaceted set of challenges. There are obviously physical things we struggle with –...reactions20comments
Feeling "Food Pressure" and Paying the Painful UC Price..."Oooh... It smells so good," I think to myself. I try to ignore the sizzle, crackle, pop of greasy goodness. But it's...reactions15comments
What Is "Step Therapy"?: The Impact of Insurance on Our Treatment Decisions...My ulcerative colitis symptoms have mostly been controlled by 5-ASA medications. These medications help manage my symptoms, averting the increased urgency or...reactionscomments
Locked Out: The Misery of No Restroom...A reality exists that incites immediate fear and anguish for anyone with inflammatory bowel disease. This reality, when it arrives, hits hard...reactionscomments
Mild Ulcerative Colitis for 28 Years...I had no choice, I had to work. So when I was diagnosed with this incurable disease, I looked to natural herbs...reactions3comments
Crohn's Symptoms That Seem Unbelievable...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease back in 2011. It has been 12 years dealing with this diagnosis and I always found it...reactions10comments
Getting Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis...I have been feeling pretty poorly for a while, and I didn't understand why. When I went to the doctor to have...reactions2comments
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
Understanding Mouth Ulcers in Ulcerative Colitis...Today, I want to talk about the relationship between ulcerative colitis (UC) and mouth ulcers, highlighting the challenges faced and sharing practical...reactions2comments
"I failed my medication." No, You Didn't...I try to do a lot of research about colitis. As someone having this condition, it is important to learn as much...reactions7comments
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
Real Talk: Looking Ahead After an IBD Diagnosis...Living with IBD changes so much – from how you see yourself to what happiness means day to day. In this episode...reactionscomments
