3 Alternative Therapies that Helped my Severe Rectal Inflammation...In the past, I have suffered from horrible inflammation in my rectum. I always felt like it was engorged, inflamed, and just sore and uncomfortable 24/7. I always had to...reactions2comments
My Flare-Friendly Potato Salad...Everyone loves potatoes and I'm thankful they're one of my belly-friendly foods. I used to love potato salad in particular on a summer's day but sadly, that isn't quite as...reactionscomments
Mucus discharges without any other symptoms...Hi, For the past few weeks I have noticed that I have had mucus in a couple of my stools each day and sometimes have 'mucus flatulence'. I called my...reactions2repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Any ideas anyone?...I am still learning how to navigate this site, and was surprised when I discovered what I wrote 2 months ago did not show up here in "stories." I must...reactions3comments
We All Need Some Sort Of Outlet...When I was in the hospital in 2002, for my second surgery in two years, I coped by writing poetry. Doctors would come into my room, making rounds, to find...reactions1comment
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not "just being tired," and it's an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis know all too well. Fatigue can impact...reactions11comments
5 Holistic Practices I do for Crohn’s...It wasn’t until about four years after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease that I became interested in approaching treatment holistically. For the first four years, I only saw a gastroenterologist...reactions6comments
Should Everyone With Crohn’s or UC Ditch the Fiber?...So today I wanted to talk about another nutrition topic and that is fiber. Now if you have IBD, then you're probably very aware of what fiber is: the places...reactions8comments
Alienation and Misunderstanding...When you have IBD, a feeling of alienation is often incredibly potent, since far too often our condition is grossly misunderstood. This is not necessarily the fault of others. But it...reactions19comments
Crohn's Disease and Communication Plans...In the age of technology, many of us find our patient communities and support centers online, via social media, apps used to track symptoms, or right here on inflammatoryboweldisease.net. The...reactions6comments
Does anyone do a meal plan kit? If so which one and why?...I've tried different meal planning companies but haven't really found one I like. I tried the ones where you cook the meal and the ones where the meal comes cooked...reactions6replies
Cauliflower Pie...This wonderful dish is calm on the stomach. If the pine nuts worry you, you don't have to use them. It is hearty, so save some for another night. You...reactionscomments
Test results...Hi Just over 2 weeks ago I was quite poorly, doctor sent me straight to hospital where they did blood tests (raised white blood cells, neutrophils and crp of 65)...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Crohn’s Disease Plus Thyroid Disease Can Make Life Confusing...As someone who’s lived with Crohn’s disease for more than two decades, I thought I had enough to deal with. Managing the intricacies of Crohn’s disease can be a full-time...reactions6comments
Just because I talk about my IBD every day doesn't mean it controls me...So today I want to talk about something that has been really frustrating to me. Lately, I've been trying to be as open as I can about my journey with...reactions2comments
Ways to Manage Ulcerative Colitis in School...Due to brain fog and anemia from ulcerative colitis, I never found a way to study effectively in college. After graduating, I took 3 years away from school and utilized...reactions5comments
I have no idea what to do now....Last year I had to take an antibiotic course for an infection. After the course finished I started having multiple bowel movements with mucus and cramps. Everyone told me that...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
Showing More Than The Highlight Reel as an IBD Mom...Living with IBD takes a lot of balance and often feels like a guessing game. I recently went to dinner with five girlfriends and had dinner on a patio. It...reactions2comments
Does anyone suffer from UTI’s such as Cystitis with IBD??...Hi all, Hope everyone is doing well. I was just wondering if anyone suffers with UTI’s, such as Cystitis, with IBD or if anyone knows if it is common?? I’ve...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Did I have IBS first, then Crohn’s?...It’s such a common phrase: hindsight is 20/20. But oh is it so true! Looking back at my years leading up to my diagnosis, I can see the signs my body...reactions2comments
