Fear of Being Discharged From My Gastroenterologist...I recently had a conversation with my gastroenterologist that really put the fear of the universe in me. I’ve had the same gastroenterologist since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis...reactions5comments
Mild uc flare remedy ...Hello I'm 36 m, I've had colitis since I was 20 I've had 4 flares first 2 undiagnosed the 3rd was diagnosed and treated with medication and blood transfusion im...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
Waterproof Colostomy Covers...I have a colostomy and am searching for a waterproof bag cover that actually keeps the bag dry. Reviews on Amazon for most bag covers I see indicate that the...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
IBD Disclosure in the Workplace...Almost a year and a half ago, I left my full time corporate job in patient advocacy at a small biotech company. The demands on my time and energy were...reactions34comments
Am I the only one that falls asleep if they sit down? I am on autoimmune therapy since 2017....reactions13replies
Looking some advice...Hi, I'm hoping some here will be able to give me some advice, kind of lost lost. I've been dealing with UC for around 10 years, I thought I had...reactions6replies
Mild case of UC but gas \ flatulence problems...I'm a 74 year old male in reasonably good health. My very mild case of UC is under control for a while now - rarely I see blood after a...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSide Effects
Bathroom trips....What are people using to help reduce the frequency of bowel movements?...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
Managing My UC During Times of Stress and Anxiety...It’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my feelings as tight as they’d go and stuff...reactionscomments
How can I support my bestie with UC?...I was diagnosed with IBS in the military and my bestie was later diagnosed with UC. I have been trying to support her....reactions1reply
What are your tell-tale signs that a flare is coming?...Some flares surprise us, and some we can see coming from a mile away. How can you tell that a flare-up is right around the corner? By sharing, you can...reactions33repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessTips & Advice
What's the best method of dealing with a lot of bathroom trips?...How do people deal with sleep loss? Any suggestions to get a full night's sleep?...reactions1replyCoping
Rinvoq and weight loss injections...Hello. Anyone doing Rinvoq along with either Tirzepatide or Semaglutide? Would love to be able to do one of the weight loss injections. I haven't seen anything regarding drug interactions....reactions2repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseDiet & NutritionSide Effects
Not eating meat, poultry or fish...I recently decided to stop eating meat. Not really a Crohn's decision, more of a humanitarian one. Its' only a,few weeks and my stomach seems happier. Not as much gastritis...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
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. Sometimes it might be a look of pity...reactions5comments
Wedding Planning with Crohn’s Disease...There are major moments in life that remind you how Crohn's disease does not take a pause. Life moves on and Crohn's remains present. In January I got engaged, and...reactions1comment
Which IBD symptom bothers you the most?...Living with IBD often means navigating a multitude of symptoms that can profoundly impact our daily lives. Whether it's abdominal pain, fatigue, inflammation, or something else entirely, each symptom presents...reactions5repliesSymptomsCoping
Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis: My First Steps into the IBD Community...In early 2013, I began experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues - abdominal cramping, urgent bowel movements, bloody diarrhea. At first, I chalked it up to a stubborn case of food poisoning...reactions10comments
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 get a full breath) I was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
