How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Mental Health...This is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings...reactions2comments
The Power of Patient Advocacy: A Behind-The-Scenes Look...Patient advocacy has a way of pulling at your heartstrings. There are moments that stand out and make you pause to recognize that the work you are doing is changing...reactions1comment
New guy in the club...Hi all, I'm Alex, 38/male. Recently had both upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, the results were indicative of inflammation etc etc. Waiting for blood and stool tests to come in, but...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency Anemia...Since I was a child, I've always struggled with slight anemia. I remember going in for my annual check-up before school would start, and across the board, all my blood...reactions11comments
Three Things I Wish I Did Sooner as a Patient...I remember feeling overwhelmed 5 years ago after my initial diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. It was an illness that I knew little about and felt ill-prepared to fight. I still...reactions16comments
Raspberry and Banana Vegan Smoothie...Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to get fruit into my diet. I can eat some fruits (like bananas) but others-such as berries-are much harder for me to digest...reactionscomments
Traci Musick-Shaffer...Traci Musick-Shaffer is a writer, high school English teacher, ACEs Advocate, and UC warrior. She lives in the foothills of Appalachia and loves to write essays on topics she contemplates...
The Flu-2021...I really strive for myself to be at work every day. I teach 182 days a year, and up to last week, I had perfect attendance. Of course, it is...reactions2comments
Silver Linings of Crohn’s Disease...Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is devastating. No one is thrilled to hear that they have an autoimmune condition. It may be relieving to finally know why you are feeling...reactions5comments
Tips for Covering Odor and Noise in Public Restrooms...I have been talking openly and honestly about having inflammatory bowel disease for years now. I guess that would make most people assume that I am not embarrassed about it...reactions8comments
Gut friendly snacks...Hi everybody! I just finished a round of Prednisone and it always leaves me hungry, constantly hungry. What are yalls favorite snacking foods?...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Awaiting results...Hi all, Just looking to talk this out with people who may understand my predicament. I had been perfectly healthy, despite an underactive thyroid until last November. I had some...reactions5repliesSymptoms
3 Tips If You've Just Been Diagnosed with UC...As someone who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) 20 years ago, I have experienced a lot. I also know firsthand how difficult it is to navigate a new diagnosis...reactions6comments
Gas and Bloating With IBD...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to several conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The two most common are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD can cause symptoms such...reactionscomments
Why did I need to stop taking prednisone?...I had been taking prednisone for fifty years. A year and a half ago my doctor stopped it. He took me off way too fast. I thought I would die...reactions6repliesTreatment
Have you been pregnant and on meds for IBD?...Anyone was pregnant and on biological meds? Any side effects? Which one would be considered safer during pregnancy? I appreciate anyone can share their pregnancy experience while being on meds...reactions4repliesTreatment
Zucchini Potato Pancakes...This is a twist on traditional zucchini pancakes, and is tailored to the dietary needs of those with Crohn’s disease. Peeling, seeding, and grating the zucchini make it easier to...reactionscomments
Starting Imurane, looking for others experience on this medication...I had just got diagnosed with Crohns in the start of this year. I have been on entocort for 6 weeks now and have been managing well. My Gasto would...reactions1replyTreatment
New & Confused...Hi everyone, After having terrible abdominal pain for several days I went to the ER. My blood work had some abnormalities so they did a CT scan with contrast and...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
The Humira Diaries, Month Two...Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. If you've been following my writing on here, you may...reactions2comments
