Invisible Illness Frustrations...Looking OK does not equal feeling OK, and this is one of the most frustrating things when it comes to having an invisible illness such as ulcerative colitis. Anyone that’s...reactionscomments
Infertility, the AutoImmune Protocol, and the Double-Edged Sword of Prednisone...In addition to living with Crohn’s disease, I’ve also struggled with infertility. In 2018, I went through almost a year of fertility treatments after a year of trying to get...reactionscomments
Fish and Potato Tomato Stew...I'm back with another simple recipe this week. This time it's fish and potato tomato stew. This combines two of my flare-friendly ingredients: white fish (low fat and high in...reactions1comment
What to Consider Before Starting a Biologic...Since being diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2009, I have been on 7 different medications. I started with Pentasa, dabbled in Remicade, Humira, Cimzia, and Azathioprine, tried Stelara, and am...reactions2comments
Colitis, Rejecting Job Offer and Grief...After almost a year of searching for jobs, I was given the opportunity to work at a location which is 1 hour commute from my home. Although I am in...reactions4repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Letting family down...For years I have had to cancel plans, stay home during fun events, and be an unreliable person due to my disease. Every time, my family and/or friends are clearly...reactions5repliesCopingDepressionFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Severe pain after first maintenance dose of Remicade ?...Hello My daughter is 14 years old and recently diagnosed with Small bowel Crohns. (Remicade and Prednisone started in July). She finished her 0,2,6 weeks Remicade dose. She had her...reactions2repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSymptoms
Just had endoscopy and colonoscopy ...Hi everyone I just had another colonoscopy and endoscopy. The endoscopy was horrific as I had it with no sedative and it was so painful I just burst into tears...reactions4replies
UC Regrets and the Negative Impacts on My Health...I have a lot of regrets when I look back on the journey my ulcerative colitis has taken. I can see many times when I should have done things differently...reactionscomments
The Pitfalls of Prednisone..."Mommy, why do you look like a squirrel with a mouth full of nuts?" When my son was little, he often asked this question as we looked through family photos...reactionscomments
Infliximab ...Hi I have been on Azathioprine and allopurinol for 5 years. I have been well then I had my Covid vaccine and have flared three times and on prednisolone which...reactions2replies
Hoping to get a stoma bag...I have diverticular disease IBS recent ly bowel obstruction surgery.have to use an irrigation system to empty bowels also have chronic constipation see surgeon in two weeks hoping he suggests...reactions10replies
Hoping to get a stoma bag fitted...Have IBS diverticular disease and recent operation for bowel blockage have to use an irrigation system to pass poo also have chronic constipation. Seeing consultant on 20th Oct and hopefully...reactions4replies
Things People Have Accused Me of During Meals Out...Having ulcerative colitis or an ostomy can make meals out feel daunting. You name it, we've probably considered (and gotten anxious about) it! I also feel paranoid about how long...reactions9comments
Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain Management...My most notable Crohn’s symptom has always been pain. The kind of pain that has me doubled over, curled up in the fetal position, begging the universe for any kind...reactionscomments
Acai Smoothie Bowl...I am a huge fan of acai smoothie bowls. They are fresh, delicious, easy to digest, and packed with essential nutrients. Also, they're fun to create since you can mix and...reactionscomments
A really bad accident...So after dropping off an order for my customer, I get a sudden urge to pee. Well as you can guess, I'm speeding trying to find the closest restroom in...reactions8comments
Steps to Loving Yourself More...I recently wrote an article about the one relationship that is affected most by IBD, and that is the relationship we have with ourselves... Between constant battles with fatigue and...reactionscomments
Meeting others with IBD...Hi everyone! I’ve been searching online to try and find forums where I can meet other people for friendship who have inflammatory bowl but in my local area or country...reactions1reply
The Benefits Of Crohn's Surgery Involving Strictureplasty...I wrote an earlier blog post about an intestinal resection, a common type of surgical procedure for Crohn’s disease that I had many years ago. That post seemed to attract...reactions1comment
