What are the indications that UC patient need to go to the hospital?...Dear everyone, we are searching for some advice regarding how to handle the peak of the relapse of UC. The current relapse is very strong and it is the first...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
3 Bizarre Remedies I've Tried for Crohn's Disease...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2011. It will almost be 10 years that I have been living with this diagnosis and I have to say, I feel like I've...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
8 Tips for Surviving Your Monthly Period When You Have IBD...Dealing with your period can be tough enough for lots of women, whether that's due to painful cramps, low moods, or zero energy. Dealing with your period on top of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBD and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New UC diagnosis at 43 but misdiagnosed since 18yrs old. Looking for advice...This has plagued me and ruined pretty much every aspect of my life. Had a severe flare up since March 2020. Due to covid couldn't get the attention I needed...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Triggers for CD flares...Thanks Sahara Fleetwood Beresford on relating your experiences of flares and identifying that individuals have different triggers. My chief culprit appears to be extra activity that drains my energy probably...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Do Your Own Research...I have been in remission from Crohn's disease for a number of years and hopefully will continue that way. Over my three decades with IBD, perhaps the most critical element...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fighting Crohn's Naturally...Hi! I’m Nathan. I've had Crohn's disease for almost 20 years. For the first 10 years of my diagnosis I went from specialist to specialist collecting a long list of...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
My Tips for Getting Gassy at Work...We know that Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are very unpredictable. You never know when it is going to start up. With my symptoms, I always have to be on the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Roasted Beets...Beets are a pretty amazing vegetable. They are loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients and potentially offer health benefits such as reducing inflammation in the body, lowering blood pressure, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Crohns flare up but doctors are denying it!...Hi, I have crohns colitis and was diagnosed with this almost 2 years ago. I’ve been having a lot of stomach cramps and bloating recently, and waking up in the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Fear of Losing My Current IBD Treatment...My road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis was lengthy and frustrating. Something that, unfortunately, I know many of you can relate to. My pathway to finding the best treatment option for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Series | How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Romantic Relationships...This is part of a series about how ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings, or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Talk to a Gastroenterologist About Mental Health...In our 4-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering questions on all-things IBD. Next up is Dr. Megan Riehl. She is a GI psychologist...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Zeposia (ozanimod)...Zeposia (ozanimod) is used to treat adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). Zeposia is type of drug known as a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator. It is...
