Interactive Patient Story - UC

Vital Voices: BIPOC with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Nutritional supplements for people with Crohn's disease

Common nutritional deficiencies in people who have IBD and the supplements that can help.

4 ways to avoid flares when you have UC

If you are living with IBD, learn how a few lifestyle changes could help ease your symptoms.

What medications are used to treat ulcerative colitis?

Learn about the medications that can help control inflammation for people who have UC.

Coping with the mental and emotional burden of ulcerative colitis

Like other chronic illnesses, ulcerative colitis can affect mental and emotional health.

5 steps to living well with ulcerative colitis

How taking a proactive approach can help you get more out of treatment.

Crohn's disease: 5 topics to discuss with your doctor

Questions and topics to help you prepare for an appointment with your healthcare provider.

Crohn's disease: talking to your doctor about fatigue

Learn four ways Crohn’s disease contributes to fatigue and how to discuss fatigue with your healthcare providers.

How Crohn's disease impacts mental health

How to get help for feelings of depression and anxiety when you have IBD.

Is there a link between psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease?

Learn how these two inflammatory conditions are connected and what psoriasis patients need to know.

Do you need surgery to treat ulcerative colitis?

Find out when to start thinking about surgery for your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

6 drug options for Crohn's disease

Whether you have mild or severe IBD, these Crohn's meds can help stop your symptoms.

5 ways IBD can harm your health

Learn how the impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can extend beyond the digestive system.

Strategies for a better night's sleep with IBD

Understand the cyclical relationship between sleep problems and inflammatory bowel disease, and what you can do about it.

Working when you have Crohn's disease

Tips for finding the right job, maintaining work/life balance, and preparing for a day at work.

Can meditation help with inflammatory bowel disease?

Why people with inflammatory bowel disease might consider making meditation a part of treatment.

How UC can damage your joints and bones

How ulcerative colitis can contribute to painful symptoms in your joints and bones.

Can mindful eating help you manage ulcerative colitis?

How mindful eating can benefit digestion and help lower stress.

Staying hydrated when you have ulcerative colitis

Why people who have ulcerative colitis are at risk for dehydration and what they can do to stay hydrated.

5 answers about biologic therapies for IBD

How biologic therapies may help people with inflammatory bowel disease achieve and maintain remission.

Avoiding stress-induced IBD flares

Learn about the connection between IBD and stress, plus strategies to reduce stress.

9-minute meditation for ulcerative colitis

Meditation can bring lasting improvements to quality of life when you have inflammatory bowel disease.

Mind your health: ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and mental health

When building a treatment plan for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, you should focus on your mental health and physical condition.

7 foods to skip if you have IBD

Steering clear of these foods can help ease digestion.