Alternatives to Cipro for Pouchitis?...Hi there, I'm a 40yo woman who grew up with UC. I underwent j-pouch surgery about seven years ago and have been prone to bouts of pouchitis since, typically closer...reactions2repliesFlare-UpsTreatmentTips & Advice
Trusting and Following My GPS: "Gut Positioning System"...I know the pain instantly. It's a pain, unlike any others. Different from menstrual cramps. Different from gas pain. Different from a night of drinking too much. The ulcerative colitis...reactionscomments
Roasted Crispy Chicken Wings...I had never been a fan of chicken wings, primarily because they did not treat my sensitive stomach kindly. Between the spicy buffalo sauce and being deep-fried and often breaded, my...reactionscomments
Ileo-Anal Pouch Surgery (J-Pouch)...In 1988 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. For 5 years I had a very bad time, off work a total of 45 weeks and in hospital for 35 of...reactionscomments
Diarrhea...I h Covid 19 in November 2021 over into mid-December 2022. One of my symptoms was diarrhea. It is now late April and I still am suffering with this problem...reactions3repliesDiagnosisDiet & Nutrition
The Difference of Having a Good Caregiver...I had a very difficult, complicated year in 2021. I have lived in and out of the hospital due to several health events, learning to live and thrive on enteral...reactionscomments
How to balance allopathic medicine with holisitic...I was diagnosed with UC in 2018 after a period of intense stress and grief. I was not prepared to take medicines coming from a natural medicine background. In late...reactions11repliesDiet & NutritionFlare-UpsMental Health
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Thankful For Biologics...Despite being actively ill with other diseases, including a troubling GI diagnosis, this is the closest I’ve come to deep and clinical remission in all 17 – going on 18...reactionscomments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Explaining IBD To Others: One Spoon At A Time...Often, I close myself off from friends and family when in a flare from ulcerative colitis. The considerate "how are you feeling?" conversations are met with my unenthusiastic one-word answers...reactions10comments
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on INFLAMMATORYBOWELDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
Reaching for Remission... Right?...Remission is what most people with IBD are striving for. It's also what our healthcare team is striving for, for us. However, what that actually means can be really confusing!...reactionscomments
Thank you all. Newly diagnosed... ...Hi guys, I've recently been diagnosed with crohns, after a full year of freaking out about my symptoms and thinking the worst I would just like to thank you all...reactions9repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
