The Ins and Outs of Starting Biologic Injections...Many Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients are prescribed a biologic treatment, where the method of delivery is via IV infusion or injection. Today, I want to focus on self-injections...reactions3comments
Low-Residue Turmeric Fish With Baked Sweet Potato and Avocado...Today I'm back with a simple but really tasty fish recipe. I find all types of fish great for my IBD, both because of the fact they're low fat and...reactions1comment
How My Crohn's Journey Began...Everyone has their own journey when it comes to getting their IBD diagnosis. Everyone's journey to that discovery is different even though there are hundreds of thousands of us with...reactions3comments
9 weeks pregnant microscopic colitis ...I’m 9 weeks almost 10 weeks pregnant this would be my 4th pregnancy the previous 2 ended in early losses, a few days ago the ultrasound confirmed a strong heartbeat...reactions2repliesCopingFlare-UpsLesser Known Symptoms
Flare up, on amgevita.. ...Hey, I’m new here! Don’t know where to go for information so thought I’d join here! I first got symptoms of uc when I was pregnant in 2015, after baby...reactions3repliesFlare-Ups
Why I’m So Thankful To Be Gaining Weight...For many people, gaining weight is dreadful. It can make us self-conscious. Or encourage us to pursue new avenues to slim down: diet, exercise, gastric bypass surgery, or a thousand...reactions1comment
Should I Be Taking Biologics When I Have an Infection?...Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my point of view reflects what rheumatologists and gastroenterologists have advised me in the past, in addition to reliable, scholarly resources. Always...reactionscomments
Tackling a Post-Holiday Flare-Up...It's January, the start of a new year, and, unfortunately for me and many others, the start of a flare-up too. Each year, just after the holidays, I really struggle...reactionscomments
Simple Veggie Soup...Enjoying soup is common during the colder, winter months, however, I can eat soup 365 days of the year. I love the warmth of the broth, the hearty vegetables, and...reactionscomments
Way ahead ...Currently hitting 1yr since surgery (small int, and colon). Picked back up 40pds of the weight I lost pre-surgery. About 4wks ago, started having minor irritation (diarrhea), nothing else, no...reactions8repliesCoping
New Year, New Prior Authorizations...I honestly have a headache just typing the title for this article. As anyone on any type of expensive medication knows, a new year means new prior authorizations are required...reactionscomments
Food diary to manage symptoms ...It's often recommended that Crohn's or UC suffers keep a food diary to see how they feel when they've eaten certain foods. It is thought that this can help to...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...reactionscomments
Feeling Inadequate While Suffering With Crohn’s...Currently, my boyfriend and I are renovating an apartment and the plan is to move into this apartment once it is completed. Thankfully we have our own place as we...reactionscomments
Healthy Eating Can Be Hard With IBD...As someone living with Crohn's disease, I'll be the first to tell you that my relationship with food has admittedly been complicated for a long time. There were years prior...reactions10comments
5 Tips for Dealing With a Cold + IBD...It's officially cold season and whilst I actually prefer winter to summer, I don't love the colds that are going around. Because of COVID-19, many of us have avoided colds...reactions1comment
New to this...Hello everyone, I've joined because my daughter is waiting for a diagnosis. Shes 17 and told me her problems 2 weeks ago, we contacted our GP immediately and everything has...reactions5repliesSymptomsCopingDiagnosis
Vegetarian Paella...I know what you're thinking: Paella?! I am not a chef! How can I make paella?! I felt the same way when I tackled this recipe the first time, and...reactions1comment
My Colitis Treatment Journey: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back…...Do you ever feel like your life is just constantly one step forward, and two steps back? I have felt this way so often since being diagnosed with colitis. When...reactions10comments
Hello all. First time poster : )...I have been dealing with gi issues for a little over 2 years now. Very bad ones sadly. I have been scoped on 2 occasions twice down the throat and...reactions7comments
