Experiencing Rectal Bleeding With Ulcerative Colitis...The sight of blood makes me queasy. I've never had a strong stomach for it. Not even fake gore in horror films...reactions3comments
afraid of flaring...Hey, Ever used the bathroom and couldn't figure out if you were seeing blood or yesterdays undigested tomatoes??? Crohn's is keeping me...reactions3repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Infliximab ...Hi I have been on Azathioprine and allopurinol for 5 years. I have been well then I had my Covid vaccine and...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...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...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)...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
