Crohn's Symptoms That Seem Unbelievable...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease back in 2011. It has been 12 years dealing with this diagnosis and I always found it...reactions10comments
Getting Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis...I have been feeling pretty poorly for a while, and I didn't understand why. When I went to the doctor to have...reactions2comments
Understanding Mouth Ulcers in Ulcerative Colitis...Today, I want to talk about the relationship between ulcerative colitis (UC) and mouth ulcers, highlighting the challenges faced and sharing practical...reactions2comments
Living with UC and POTS...After many bouts of dizziness, abnormally high heart rate, and long periods of air hunger (where it felt like I could never...reactionscomments
Fear of "The Look"...Fear of “the look” holds far too much power over me sometimes. I imagine we’ve all gotten the look at least once...reactions5comments
"I failed my medication." No, You Didn't...I try to do a lot of research about colitis. As someone having this condition, it is important to learn as much...reactions7comments
Shamekka Marty...Shamekka Marty is a dedicated voice for the autoimmune community. Through her personal story, she champions resilience, self-care, and empowerment, especially for...
My Son's UC Flare-Ups...My son is disabled, so he can't care for himself when it comes to having "accidents" during a UC flare-up. He tends...reactions2comments
Diagnosed over 1/2 my life...I suffered for many years, especially through my teen years before I was diagnosed. My siblings used to tease me because I...reactions11comments
How the times have changed...I was diagnosed in 1987 with Crohn's disease and later with Ulcerative colitis. This was after a few years of pain &...reactions1comment
34 Years With Crohn's Disease...Hi, 8 am 59 yrs old and I have had Crohn's Disease for 34 yrs. I have had 2 surgery's. For the...reactions1comment
Comes out of the blue ... w no warning!...I had went to Nascar, walking a whole lot not to mention laying down in the car backseat for a nap, not...reactions1comment
My Crohn's Is Attached to So Many Bad Memories...Perhaps I am just a peculiar person, but do you find that you get bad memories from being sick with Crohn's and...reactions8comments
Before and After: The Pictures We Don't Want You To See...Ask anyone who's been on high doses of prednisone for any given time, and I guarantee you they won't brag about how...reactions1comment
Putting IBD Pain Into Words...Often those who don't have IBD ask, "What does the pain feel like?" If you're like me, it can be difficult to...reactions17comments
Why You Should Be Open With Your Crohn's Diagnosis...I know, I know. This can be kind of an annoying topic, especially for those of you who are introverted and private...reactions4comments
Educating Others on Crohn's and Colitis...How would you educate others on what living with IBD is really like? How can you really help others understand what life...reactions2comments
Fatigue: One of the Worst Parts of Crohn's Disease...You know that feeling when you physically cannot keep your eyes open? Like when you are sitting on the couch at night...reactions20comments
You Can Have Crohn’s and Still Be “Healthy”...After going through my list of medications, medical history, and past procedures regarding my Crohn’s disease, the nurse or doctor whom I...reactionscomments
Priorities, Planning, and Chronic Illness...Every day we all have decisions and choices to make. Part of life is planning, and while living with a disease like...reactions6comments
