Finding a solution to post surgery problems for ulcerated colitis....My grandson had his colon removed and some of the colitis remained. He is experiencing flare-ups every once in a while. I...reactions1replyFlare-Ups
"What's UC?" How I Explain My Condition to Others...At age 19, I remember I didn't even know what a gastroenterologist was or what one did. But back in 1989, I...reactions8comments
Mental Health and Crohn's: Reach Out...One thing I have learned with having Crohn's over the decades is that IBD is unpredictable and even though you may get...reactionscomments
My Take on Biologics?...As with IBD, we all react differently to medications and there are dozens of medications, or combinations of medications, on the market...reactionscomments
Why Is Diet So Hard to Talk About With IBD?...Other than the mention of a "cure," there is only one topic that causes more controversy when it comes to living with...reactionscomments
Tips for Last-Minute Appointment Cancellations Because of IBD...Unfortunately, last-minute cancellations happen often whenever you are diagnosed with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or any other form of IBD. As we all...reactions2comments
FeaturedJ-pouch...How can you cure pouchitis. Is antibiotics the only way?...reactions1replyDiagnosisDiet & NutritionAwareness
Living With Crohn's: Let's Share Our Victories...I have found in the past 13 years of living with Crohn's disease that it is those who suffer the most who...reactions9comments
Ulcerative colitis ATM/AFM combo...Hello everyone! I was diagnosed with mild-moderate uc almost 6months ago. I have about 3-4 bowel movements a day (sometimes with blood...reactions7repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
I Suppose It's Time for My First Suppository......After finding rectal inflammation during a recent colonoscopy, I had the feeling my doctor would bring up adding suppositories to my UC...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionExerciseSleep
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
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...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...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...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...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...reactions1replyLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
