I Have Crohn’s and I Want Kids...If you haven’t read my previous article, click here. In that post, I discuss my serious relationship and our desire to start a family. I ended with the question that tends...reactionscomments
Low Residue Herb-Marinated Tuna Steak and Spaghetti...I love a good tuna steak. It’s a great source of protein and it’s lean, so it’s healthy too! I try to cook with fish two to three times a...reactionscomments
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBD...There's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the form of traditional tea, Earl Grey, or perhaps...reactions2comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!...I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs doing, my daily exercise to help fibromyalgia pain...reactionscomments
Disability..seen or unseen, that's the question!...I've had Crohn's since 16, diagnosed incorrectly, almost died from meds I was allergic to and spent half my life in hospitals. So, I became a nurse. Logical, right? Forty...reactions2comments
Do Acid Reducers Increase the Risk of IBD?...You may have heard of a link between using stomach acid reducers and flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several different studies have looked into this question, and results have...reactionscomments
UC Flare Up - Bowel Incontinence...New to the forum, I am currently six months into a flare up like nothing I have experienced before. Diagnosed 8 years ago my previous flares have lasted a maximum...reactions8replies
Turmeric: A Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent?..."Can anyone offer 'natural alternative' suggestions for someone living with ulcerative colitis?" As I was scanning social media one evening, I noticed this question posed by someone on my newsfeed...reactions5comments
Where’s My Psychological Support?...I don’t know if it’s the same in the U.S., but here in the UK, people with inflammatory bowel disease often don’t get offered the mental health support they so...reactionscomments
Lemon Rice Salad...I love a good salad – it is bright, fresh, and crisp – yet it doesn't always love me back. Having Crohn's disease makes digesting traditional salads somewhat difficult at...reactionscomments
First colonscopy for suspected IBD (and cancer fear)...I'm 26 (UK) and after a few years of abdominal issues my GP finally referred me to a gastroenterologist. He found slightly raised calprotectin levels (193) and has referred me...reactions5repliesTestsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Always Check For Toilet Paper In Public Restrooms...My favorite short story was being in a six-room restroom that had a hall with individual doors; I forgot to check under the counter to make sure it had more...reactions4comments
Treatment ...Hi I have had UC now for 21years and the only thing that helped me was mercaptopurine I was on it for 9yr then had a 5yr break only to...reactions5replies
PRN Medications: What, Why, When & How?...As someone who has lived with Crohn’s disease for quite a long time now, I feel like I’ve figured a few things out that I wish I had known a...reactionscomments
Crohn's Stole My Childhood...Diagnosed at 6 I had no clue what was happening to me. I slowly transitioned into an introvert and my mental health progressively got worse to the point of multiple...reactions2comments
Crohns. 24 7 pain...Diagnosed in 2019...30 cm of small bowel and 10 cm of large bowel removed due to a stricture...entyvio every 2 months....up and down with severity of flare ups......constant joint pain...reactions3repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
Managing Invisible Aspects of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis...There is a lot to learn when it comes to managing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I often remind my patients that their emotional health is just as important as...reactionscomments
What I Wish People Understood About Life With Ulcerative Colitis...This year’s World IBD Day really made me think about what I think is the most important thing to talk about on awareness days. I have shared my story so...reactions2comments
Flaring & Prednisone...Looking for others experiences with flares and prednisone. Some background about me: 27 yo F. Diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2009. Was started on delzicol and then ended up on 6mp...reactions10repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseFlare-Ups
Combating UC Fatigue Without Caffeine...Presently, I have a love-hate relationship with caffeine... Growing up in a South Asian family where tea time is a cultural norm, I began drinking caffeinated beverages from an early...reactions4comments
