Ulcerative colitis: ‘I was going to the toilet up to 30 times a day’
Two young women with ulcerative colitis share photos of their stoma bags to normalise the condition. Source link
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Life With an Ostomy Pouch for Ulcerative Colitis
SOURCES: Danielle Gulden, medical sales professional, Columbus, OH. Justin Mirigliani, software trainer, Cherry Hill, NJ. Yosef Nasseri, MD, colorectal surgeon, Surgery Group of Los Angeles. Margaret Goldberg, registered nurse; wound, ostomy, and continence nurse; past president, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. United Ostomy Associations of America: “Intimacy After Ostomy Surgery Guide,” “What Is an … Read more
My Life With Ulcerative Colitis
By Luke Gulbrand, as told to Stephanie Watson I’ve always referred to myself as a runner. I started running track in the sixth grade. In 2007, I ran my first marathon. Seven years later, I conquered my first triathlon. Running has always been my way to burn stress. It’s been there for me, even when … Read more
Why You Need an Ulcerative Colitis Support Community
When New Orleans native Melanie Storey found out she had ulcerative colitis (UC) in 2014, she was 16 and looking forward to finishing her junior year of high school. She thought she’d just take some medicine and that would be it. Instead, she started getting sicker. After graduation, she tried other drug treatments, but they … Read more
What a Doctor Wants You to Know About Ulcerative Colitis
Whether you think you might have ulcerative colitis (UC), you’ve just been diagnosed, or you’ve lived with it for years, there’s a lot to learn about this condition. We spoke with Sarah Streett, MD, clinical director of inflammatory bowel disease at Stanford University, to find out what a doctor who treats this disease every day … Read more
How Can Emotional Support Animals Help With Ulcerative Colitis
SOURCES: Bianca Hernandez, patient, Miami. CDC: “What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?” Americans with Disabilities Act: “Service Animals,” “Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA.” American Kennel Club: “Service Dogs, Working Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?” Prairie Conlon, licensed professional counselor, national certified counselor, clinical director, CertaPet, Dallas. U.S. … Read more
Can Marijuana or CBD Help With Ulcerative Colitis?
SOURCES: Mayo Clinic: “Medical marijuana,” “Ulcerative Colitis,” “What are the benefits of CBD — and is it safe to use?” Harvard Health: “Cannabidiol (CBD) — what we know and what we don’t.” Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: “The Role of Cannabis in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review of Clinical, Scientific, and Regulatory Information.” … Read more