First Comes Stress, Then Comes Diarrhea...Just like death and taxes, change is guaranteed in life. While I think most everyone struggles with navigating big changes, having ulcerative...reactionscomments
Longest flare up, now worried if ill ever gain bowel control back...Hi, This is my first ever post. I got diagnosed with UC around 8 years ago (im now 37 years old)… over...reactions9repliesCoping
The Benefits of Juicing With IBD...As I've gotten older, I've become more health-conscious. Don't get me wrong. I was always interested in cutting out trigger foods and...reactionscomments
Can you take tums for nausea? ...Will tums make my symptoms worse? I am not prescribed anything for nausea so what medication is safe to take?...reactions9replies
Taking IBD One Step at a Time...When handed a lifelong illness, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is...reactions10comments
Side effects of Loperamide ...Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone has experienced side effects from taking loperamide/Imodium? I’m have nausea, headaches and dizziness, similar to vertigo?...reactions1replySide Effects
Do More Women With IBD Choose to Stay Childless?...The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to...reactions2comments
Laura Scaviola...Laura began her battle with inflammatory bowel disease at age 25. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after only a few weeks...
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
Early onset colitis 5 year old boy...Hello everyone, hope you are all doing well. My son was diagnosed with stage 3 early on set colitis, pan colitis and...reactions5repliesCopingCaregivingLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Side effects of Azathioprine vs Biological drugs...Hi good people! I'm pushing my doctor to switch my medicine from Azathioprine to a Biological drug such as Remicade as I'm...reactions6repliesSide EffectsTreatment
My Scars Tell My Story...I was reading the article "Crohn's Disease Surgery Scars" on this site recently, and have great respect for Matt's honesty about his...reactionscomments
Packing for an IBD Hospital Admission...After being lucky enough to spend a few years free of hospital admissions, I struggled with 2 back-to-back admissions over the last...reactionscomments
Mental Health and UC Connection...My life was total darkness. All around me, the walls closed in. My breath came in shallow bursts. The pain throbbed in...reactionscomments
Diet Plan for Radiation colitis...I have Radiation Colitis after Radiotherapy for bowel cancer burned my bowel about 4 years ago. I live in a developing country...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
IBD and acne treatments...Hey everyone, I was recently prescribed (about a few months ago) some clindamycin cream for my folliculitis after seeing a dermatologist, but...reactions3repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
The Anxiety of Using the Toilet in Other People’s Homes...I used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I...reactions5comments
5 Things I’m Doing to Improve My Sleep With IBD...Sleep with IBD is a difficult topic for many of us. Research has found about 75% of people with active disease report...reactions3comments
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...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...reactions11comments
