End Colostomy (Descending colon) with Protectomy ...My surgery is on the books for September 20th; which will be here before I know it. As much as I read...reactionsrepliesSurgery
What Is Fecal Transplantation for Ulcerative Colitis?...Fecal transplants, or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), is a type of treatment for many conditions. In FMT, healthy stool from a donor...reactionscomments
My Life Journey With Crohn's...I used to believe that my symptoms were a lifelong "consequence" of having my gallbladder removed. It was taken out in the...reactions2comments
Medical related frustrations...I have read in my report from my colonoscopy the words Crohn's disease. I have a few of the symptoms and signs...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisSymptoms
Caregiver Needs Often Take a Backseat...My husband has spent over 16 years being a caregiver. His son started showing symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at 3...reactionscomments
Pineapple, Turmeric, & Peanut Butter Frozen Smoothie Bowl...Today I'm back with another recipe and it's my pineapple, turmeric, and peanut butter frozen smoothie bowl. If you feel like you...reactionscomments
In Remission: Feeling "Survivor Guilt" When I Hear Others' Struggles...Once diagnosed with Crohn's disease, we technically all fall into the same category: Crohn's patients. However, our journey while living with this...reactionscomments
How Crohn’s Made Me Love Myself!...I’ve suffered so much pain and anxiety, enough for 100 lifetimes. I have experienced every complication, infection, uncomfortable procedures, so much crying...reactions4comments
parental blame on untreated crohn's...Hi all, I hope everyone's feeling fine. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 17 after suffering for 4 months from...reactions5repliesCopingLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTips & Advice
Anxiety ...My anxiety is getting worse as I get older. I can’t leave my apartment some days. There’s nothing in particular that worries...reactions9replies
Ulcerative colitis therapy ...I just wonder do you know anyone who is using 5-asa for treating UC, for whole life, as only therapy. I am...reactions2replies
Long list of symptoms. Asking for some insight ...To start I should say that I am undiagnosed and awaiting to hear from my doctor. I have such a wide range...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7comments
COVID Vaccine...Hey everyone - has anyone received a COVID vaccine and had it make their medicine (Humira in my case) less effective? Thank...reactions1replySide 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...reactionscomments
