Lifestyle Changes That Have Helped Me The Most With Crohn’s Disease...One of the hardest things I had to face when diagnosed with Crohn’s disease was my lifestyle. Let’s face it, I didn’t want to change my life for a disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Sunshine, Please Go Away. My Crohn's Hates You....It's still August, but I am officially done with summer. Anybody else the same? Each year when April and May come around, I enjoy the mild spring sunshine and warmer...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Funny Toilet Stories...One of the biggest challenges of living with Crohn's is finding a decent bathroom. Below is a collection of some of the worst bathroom situations I've had to deal with...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Super Simple Gnocchi and Avocado Bake (Low-Residue)...In my next recipe, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite things: gnocchi. If you don't know, gnocchi is potato dumplings, usually made from a mix of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Experience With Trying a Biologic for Ulcerative Colitis..."Let’s see if we can find a good vein." This was the common greeting before a Remicade infusion. I dreaded hearing it. My veins seemed to shrink in response —...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How I Was Yesterday Means Nothing Today!...As a person with ulcerative colitis, I have always had to be constantly aware of how changeable it is. I often live day to day, with no expectations of what...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COVID Vaccine...Hey everyone - has anyone received a COVID vaccine and had it make their medicine (Humira in my case) less effective? Thank you!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like inflammatory bowel disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dreaming About Remission...I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011, and I have yet to hit remission. It has been a hard journey and not until this last year have I finally...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Speeding to a Restroom: The Struggle of Driving During a UC Flare..."Hey, listen to this!" My husband was reading headlines on the internet while I made us breakfast the other morning: "Man drove more than 100 mph because passenger 'had to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Series Wrap-Up | How My Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Life...This is the final part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. The series has focused on the raw and honest thoughts that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chicken and Zucchini Bites...I want to introduce you to a great recipe that is perfect as an appetizer, snack, lunch, or buffet item at your next BBQ. As Crohn's and colitis patients, we...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
IBD Patients Share Their Experiences With Probiotics...Probiotics can be a controversial topic in the IBD community. Can they actually help conditions like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? Well, the science is mixed. There is some evidence that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Recent CT results ...We got our CT results and was hoping to get some insight. Symptoms before CT were extreme fatigue, low grade fever and stomach pain. Had upper endoscopy, head, chest, stomach...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Avoiding the Doctor to Avoid Bad News...Did you ever notice that whenever the slightest thing feels off in our bodies, we automatically think the worst? Despite feeling this way before – fatigue, muscle aches, urgency –...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Could it be IBD?...Hi everyone, I am currently under investigation for IBD/ other stuff but I am a little confused so I thought I would ask on here if anyone has heard of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessLesser Known SymptomsSymptoms
Oh So Tired...When you have Crohn's, there are a multitude of symptoms that one can have. This can range from sores in your mouth to sores on your feet. Yes, do you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Weight Gain! ...Hello all. I’m a recently diagnosed ulcerative colitis sufferer. It’s been a lot to get my head round and get used to living with but I’m getting there I think...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseTips & Advice
My Relationship with Alcohol and IBD...There are so many potential triggers for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, and one of these is alcohol. Whilst there's nothing to suggest alcohol consumption causes IBD, many patients report it makes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Explaining Infusions to my Toddler...I have been receiving medication infusions for my Crohn’s disease since the summer of 2016. At first, my infusions took place in the infusion room at my doctor's office, then...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments