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
It's Back: Another Painful UC Flare...The pain is back. Like a jackhammer in my gut, I feel the pulsating, rippling high-tide of pain throbbing throughout my belly...reactionscomments
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Crohn's and Colitis...Living with inflammatory bowel disease comes with such a multifaceted set of challenges. There are obviously physical things we struggle with –...reactions20comments
Feeling "Food Pressure" and Paying the Painful UC Price..."Oooh... It smells so good," I think to myself. I try to ignore the sizzle, crackle, pop of greasy goodness. But it's...reactions15comments
What Is "Step Therapy"?: The Impact of Insurance on Our Treatment Decisions...My ulcerative colitis symptoms have mostly been controlled by 5-ASA medications. These medications help manage my symptoms, averting the increased urgency or...reactionscomments
Locked Out: The Misery of No Restroom...A reality exists that incites immediate fear and anguish for anyone with inflammatory bowel disease. This reality, when it arrives, hits hard...reactionscomments
Mild Ulcerative Colitis for 28 Years...I had no choice, I had to work. So when I was diagnosed with this incurable disease, I looked to natural herbs...reactions3comments
Crohn's Symptoms That Seem Unbelievable...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease back in 2011. It has been 12 years dealing with this diagnosis and I always found it...reactions10comments
Getting Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis...I have been feeling pretty poorly for a while, and I didn't understand why. When I went to the doctor to have...reactions2comments
Living with UC and POTS...After many bouts of dizziness, abnormally high heart rate, and long periods of air hunger (where it felt like I could never...reactionscomments
Understanding Mouth Ulcers in Ulcerative Colitis...Today, I want to talk about the relationship between ulcerative colitis (UC) and mouth ulcers, highlighting the challenges faced and sharing practical...reactions2comments
"I failed my medication." No, You Didn't...I try to do a lot of research about colitis. As someone having this condition, it is important to learn as much...reactions7comments
Fear of "The Look"...Fear of “the look” holds far too much power over me sometimes. I imagine we’ve all gotten the look at least once...reactions5comments
Shamekka Marty...Shamekka Marty is a dedicated voice for the autoimmune community. Through her personal story, she champions resilience, self-care, and empowerment, especially for...
Diagnosed over 1/2 my life...I suffered for many years, especially through my teen years before I was diagnosed. My siblings used to tease me because I...reactions8comments
My Son's UC Flare-Ups...My son is disabled, so he can't care for himself when it comes to having "accidents" during a UC flare-up. He tends...reactions2comments
How the times have changed...I was diagnosed in 1987 with Crohn's disease and later with Ulcerative colitis. This was after a few years of pain &...reactions1comment
34 Years With Crohn's Disease...Hi, 8 am 59 yrs old and I have had Crohn's Disease for 34 yrs. I have had 2 surgery's. For the...reactions1comment
Comes out of the blue ... w no warning!...I had went to Nascar, walking a whole lot not to mention laying down in the car backseat for a nap, not...reactions1comment
My Crohn's Is Attached to So Many Bad Memories...Perhaps I am just a peculiar person, but do you find that you get bad memories from being sick with Crohn's and...reactions8comments
