I've decided that this week's blog is going to be a patient-to-patient blog. No facts, no figures, just a write-up of how me and my gut are currently doing.
The reality is, I've been frustrated by my gut these past few weeks. I'm not in a full-fledged flare, but my stools are less formed (Ha...


I too am under a tremendous amount of stress at work. I have tried to figure this disease out for 3 yrs., and have not had too much trouble, but one thing I know is stress can bring on a flare. For the first time, I was needing to find a bathroom on my 30 mile commute to work. I had to turn around and go back to a town for the gas station and call in to work to say I'd be late. I just wanted to say thank you for making my day. I really feel alone with my problem. Who wants to hear about it? Who understands it?
Thank you for taking the time to blog. I can relate!
I'm sorry you hit a bump in the road, it seems you are at a point where you know yourself so well it will soon get better. I wish I were at that point, but I seem to be in a constant state of flare. I am still dealing with anger for having colitis- still dealing with my symptoms getting worse, having to switch medications and dealing with just wishing a friend or family member could spend a day in my shoes. I too don't want/like complaining I just feel lost with this disease and your blog & this site provides some solace- so thank you and feel better very soon!