Connecting With Others Who Have Ulcerative Colitis
Every once and a while, especially during flares or breakthrough flares, I think about how my life would be different if I didn’t have ulcerative colitis ....
Nour Al-Timimi has been living with ulcerative colitis since 2011. She writes about inflammatory bowel disease to raise awareness and reflect on her connection with other patients. Al-Timimi is involved with the Patient Advisory Council (PAC) to collaborate on projects and toolkits with other patients. She enjoys science fiction novels and movies, hiking with her family, and playing with her cats, Cinnamon (“Simmy”) and Rocky.
Every once and a while, especially during flares or breakthrough flares, I think about how my life would be different if I didn’t have ulcerative colitis ....
There’s a saying in Arabic: “Health is like the crown on a royal’s head.” It emphasizes the power and value of health and how the loss of the former self can feel grievous ...
There was a time when I didn’t think I would come to terms with accepting ulcerative colitis or living with a chronic illness ....
Not too long ago, perhaps a few weeks ago, I was telling a colleague how I don’t like describing an unfamiliar person by their physical features ...
In the past 11 years with ulcerative colitis, I have experienced three major flares and multiple mini flares throughout the years. The major ones involved ...
When I think about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and my quality of life, I think about more than just being symptom-free. I also about think about ...