Lemon Parsley Pasta...Are you a Crohn's or UC patient who cannot tolerate tomatoes yet loves pasta? Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the perfect pasta dish that satisfies your cravings for...reactions2comments
Will you take our survey and help others understand the true impact of Crohn's and UC?...**SURVEY CLOSED** The only ones who TRULY understand Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are the ones living with it. To better understand the patient experience and realities of life with this...reactions2repliesAwareness
The Game of Crohn's...I was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease in May 2001 my senior year at LSU. I have endured 5 colon re-sections, 5 blood transfusions, an ileostomy surgery, a coloctomy surgery...reactions1comment
Software / app to track detailed diet, IBD symptoms AND workouts??...Hi! First-time poster here. Started IBD symptoms in 2009, began treatment methods following GI doctor recommendations, was diagnosed with UC around 2014 iirc, and have been almost entirely in remission...reactions1replyExerciseDiet & NutritionSleep
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 Winter Storm Elliot this past December. First, everyone...reactionscomments
I'd Love to Eat "Healthier," but My Crohn's Has Other Ideas..."Healthy" eating is hard. I know it's hard for everyone but even more so for Crohn's and colitis sufferers. It's hard to know what foods to eat when it comes...reactions2comments
Navigating Crohn’s and Mental Health as a Young Adult...Crohn's is an unrelenting disease. It can feel like it will never stop. There are some days you want to give up. I've reached my limit multiple times. It makes...reactions1comment
Turkey Meatloaf...This is a basic recipe for meatloaf. It uses ground turkey in place of traditional ground beef or pork. I find ground turkey is easier to digest. It is also...reactions2comments
Rinvoq vs Yeljanz...Hello All, My gastro Dr was going to move me over to Rinvoq after continued flares with my UC. Well I find out that my insurance does not cover Rinvoq...reactions4repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Long periods of stomach pain in remission (UC)...I've had my ulcerative colitis under control for years without a flare up by taking mesalazine. I had my 10 year colonoscopy check up around a year ago and there...reactions1replyLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis and Acid Reflux...Life with ulcerative colitis comes with many symptoms. From diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, an urgency to defecate, fatigue, and weight loss, so many issues creep up that it's challenging...reactions12comments
When It's Time to Get a Second Opinion...Living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, it is most likely that you have been told to "get a second opinion" at least once during your journey. Maybe it was...reactions1comment
Anyone been prescribed these meds or have self medicated this way ? ...hey everyone .. I’ve been dealing with UC since I was 13 and I’m now 35. Until 6 months ago I weighed 102-108 lbs my entire life and could never...reactions2repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
FeaturedLeg pain in calf's and shins...Hi I'm currently going through yet another flare up for my ulcerative colitis. I get real strong pains and weakness in my lower legs. It doesn't happen all the time...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionExercise
35 Years and counting...I was diagnosed at the age of 20 but symptoms came suddenly when I was 19. There was no warning, just sudden abdominal pain one morning. It took about 6...reactions2comments
Colostomy and Bowel Intussusception Diagnosis...I will try to keep this short and lite. If the women with an colostomy want to skip to the end, please do. Since I was 12 yrs old I...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 great to set resolutions, aiming to become a better...reactions3comments
After the Proctocolectomy ...Noone tells you that you will be leaving pools of period blood everytime I bend or sit down in the wrong way....reactions1replyAwarenessCopingIntimacy & Relationships
Getting a Yearly Skin Check as an IBD Patient on Biologics...Though I don't have a lot of moles or other markings on my body, my gastroenterologist advised me to get a skin check every year. The reason for this, according...reactions5comments
FeaturedPartner not taking Chrones Seriously...Hi, My partner was diagnosed with chrones maybe six to eight months ago, and was given tablets to take. Not taken a single one. She drinks weekly, smokes daily, and...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiet & Nutrition
