Ulcerative Colitis Center

Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered
I have had ulcerative colitis for years, and it began when I stopped smoking. I have read that there may be an association. I obviously...
Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered - Part II
See Part I of this series for more Q&A from Dr. Eisner The arthritis in my knee has been acting up lately. A rheumatologist recommended I take...
It's OK to be Imperfect
Unless you are actually the one living with a chronic illness like IBD I don't think you can really understand just how exhausting and overwhelming...

Ulcerative Colitis: A mother's perspective
Lou Ann has become a dear friend and her daughter Monica went to school with my husband. Monica had been dealing with ulcerative colitis for a very...
5 Things Living with UC Has Taught Me
Last week my husband and I went on a well-earned vacation to the beach. After working for 10 straight months without more than a couple of days off...

Olympians with Crohn's disease and Colitis

The 2008 summer Olympics are almost upon us! Surprisingly, not all athletes are the picture of perfect health like we might expect. Some of the best Olympians are battling (and overcoming) IBD just like you!

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