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What Doctors Mean by ‘Controlled’ Ulcerative Colitis
Your Ulcerative Colitis is “controlled”, but you don’t feel like yourself. Here’s why that gap exists, and how to make sense of it.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
4 days ago10 min read


Can Ulcerative Colitis Affect Your Hormones?
Can ulcerative colitis affect your hormones? Here’s how your gut and hormones quietly influence each other.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Apr 169 min read


What a Mild Ulcerative Colitis Flare Can Look Like (And Why It’s Easy to Miss)
Mild UC flares don’t always look obvious. Learn the subtle signs your body is giving you, and why they’re worth noticing early.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Apr 138 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and the Nervous System: Why Your Gut Reacts Before You Think
Why does your gut react before you think? Understanding the gut-brain connection in UC can change how you approach stress and symptoms.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Mar 306 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and Social Life: How to Stop Cancelling Without Pushing Yourself
Struggling to keep a social life with UC? Here’s how to stay connected without pushing your body beyond its limits.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Mar 238 min read


Living With Ulcerative Colitis Long-Term: What Changes After the First Few Years
Ulcerative Colitis can change your weight, shape and confidence. Here’s how to navigate body image with steadiness and care.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Mar 168 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and Body Image: Navigating Weight Changes, Bloating, and Control
Ulcerative Colitis can change your weight, shape and confidence. Here’s how to navigate body image with steadiness and care.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Mar 98 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and Sleep: Why Rest Doesn’t Always Feel Restorative
Why sleep with Ulcerative Colitis doesn’t always feel restorative, and what your fatigue may be trying to tell you.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Mar 210 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and Anxiety: When Gut Symptoms Trigger a Stress Loop
Ulcerative Colitis and anxiety often move together. Here’s how the stress loop forms, and how to gently calm it.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Feb 238 min read


Eating Well With Ulcerative Colitis When You’re Not in a Flare
Eating well with Ulcerative Colitis outside of a flare is about nourishment, rhythm, and trust, not rigid rules or fear-based food choices.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Feb 168 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and Fatigue: Why You’re Exhausted Even in Remission
Fatigue is common in Ulcerative Colitis, even in remission. Here’s why energy can lag behind healing, and how to support recovery gently.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Feb 910 min read


Let’s Talk Tests: From Colonoscopy to Calprotectin, Here’s How UC Is Monitored
Understanding how Ulcerative Colitis is monitored can make testing feel less overwhelming. From colonoscopy to calprotectin, here’s what each test really tells you.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Feb 29 min read


Which Doctor Should You See for Ulcerative Colitis? How to Build Your IBD Care Team
FAQs
Do I need to see a gastroenterologist forever if I have UC?
Most people with Ulcerative Colitis stay under the care of a gastroenterologist long term, even during remission, for monitoring and flare planning.
Can my GP manage my UC on their own?
A GP plays an important role, but UC usually requires specialist input from a gastroenterologist for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing monitoring.
When should I see an IBD specialist?
IBD specialists are often helpful if your UC

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jan 269 min read


Ulcerative Colitis vs Diverticulitis: How to Tell the Difference
Ulcerative Colitis and diverticulitis sound similar but differ greatly. Learn how to tell them apart and why the right diagnosis matters.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jan 1910 min read


What Ulcerative Colitis Can Increase the Risk For, And What You Can Do About It
Ulcerative Colitis can increase certain health risks over time. Understanding what to watch for helps you protect remission and long-term well-being.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Dec 22, 20259 min read


Why Ulcerative Colitis Can Hurt More Than Your Gut: Understanding Joint Pain and Inflammation
UC joint pain can feel confusing. Here’s how inflammation affects your whole body, why it happens, and what actually helps.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Dec 15, 202510 min read


Can You Have Ulcerative Colitis Without Symptoms? Understanding Silent Inflammation
Silent inflammation can hide beneath calm symptoms. Here’s how to understand it, spot it early, and protect your remission with confidence.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Dec 8, 202510 min read


My Top Supplements for UC (and Exactly Where They Fit)
My top supplements for UC, why they matter, and how they support inflammation, the gut barrier, and the microbiome at each stage of healing.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Nov 30, 20258 min read


Ulcerative Colitis in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know (And What You Can Share)
A calm, practical guide to navigating Ulcerative Colitis at work, what employers should know, and what you can share with confidence.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Nov 24, 20259 min read


Ulcerative Colitis for Beginners: A Kind, Straightforward Guide to a Complex Condition
A calm, beginner-friendly guide to understanding Ulcerative Colitis, what’s happening, what helps, and how to live well with it.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Nov 17, 20258 min read
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