How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Friendships...I can't help but wonder what my life might have been like if I didn't have ulcerative colitis. I think about all of the things that would have been different...reactionscomments
UC Fatigue Is Deeper Than "Tired"...Chronic illness fatigue can have you questioning yourself and being unnecessarily harsh when you most need self-compassion. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints for people with ulcerative colitis...reactions2comments
Breakfast of Champions...I was never a fan of breakfast. I would just wait until lunch. I remember in high school, my teachers were always concerned that I was not eating breakfast. I...reactionscomments
Mei Fun Stir Fry...I absolutely love Chinese food, however, it does not always love me. If you are also suffering from Crohn's or UC, you may notice that Chinese food never sits well...reactionscomments
Pentasa reviews: Newly diagnosed...Does anyone have any feedback/experience to share about using Pentasa suppositories? For Ulcerative Colitis — proctitis. Mild. I'm new to all of this... it would be good to hear some...reactions3repliesDiagnosisLiving with Ulcerative ColitisNewly Diagnosed
My Four Simple Steps To Reduce Toxins And Maintain Health With IBD...The incidence of IBD in the general population is rising exponentially. According to the CDC, an estimated 3 million people suffered from IBD in the U.S. in 2015, which is...reactionscomments
Help ...Hello , I’m pregnant 28 weeks and having a really hard time with my bowel . My symptoms are going to the toilet and only passing mucus that can either...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
The Shock of Being Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease...I will never forget the feeling I had when my gastroenterologist said: “You have Crohn’s disease.” I was 21 years old, extremely healthy up until that point, and had no...reactions10comments
Crohn's and Disability...It was recently brought to my attention that July is Disability Pride Month. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990...reactions2comments
What's a Capsule Endoscopy?...As technology advances, the medical establishment keeps coming up with new ways to survey your gastrointestinal tract. This is an exciting time to be a patient with Crohn's or ulcerative...reactionscomments
App...Hi I am new to this. Is there a social platform that I am able to download to my phone like Facebook? Thanks Amir...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
The TPN Process...If you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a bit more about the ongoing process of TPN...reactions2comments
How to Make Your Own Lemon, Ginger, and Turmeric Tea...As I write this recipe, I'm struggling with an awful cold and have just had my COVID-19 jab. When I have a cold, I always reach for this lemon ginger...reactionscomments
It's OK to Rest!...Taking a nap may be the most pleasurable, simple luxury for those suffering from Crohn's or colitis. However, it may also be one of the biggest reasons for experiencing guilt...reactionscomments
Upper Endoscopy - tips and reviews! ...Hello! I have crohns disease and in the past year or so have been having some problems with acid reflux etc and severe stomach pain. Next month I've to go...reactions5repliesDiagnosisTests
What is TPN?...You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here are some TPN questions answered for IBD patients...reactionscomments
Doctor "95% sure it's ulcerative colitis"...Hi everyone, I'm Paul and I thought I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis last summer but when the test results came back from the sample they took, I was told...reactions3repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Crohn's...When I was 14 in 1974 I had my first colostomy. I had so much abdominal pain in my stomach and I could not hold anything in my stomach, it...reactions1comment
