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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions8replies
Turmeric for Ulcerative Colitis: 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...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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
Treatment ...Hi I have had UC now for 21years and the only thing that helped me was mercaptopurine I was on it for...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
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...reactions10repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's Disease
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...reactions4comments
