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How full your life is should be up to you, not your gut.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) impacts more than just your colon. Its impact can span beyond the physical to the mental, emotional, and social aspects of life. This Is Living with UC was created in support of caring for your whole self, with information and resources available whenever you may need them.

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Diet

Learn strategies to discover what foods may or may not work for you.

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Well-being

Learn more about how your mental health can impact your overall health and steps you can take to support your well-being.

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Pain

Learn more about how pain is associated with UC and some of the options available to help.

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Fatigue

Learn more about different ways to address fatigue and develop a healthy sleep hygiene.

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Live Fully with Sunny Anderson

Veteran. Cooking show host. Person with UC. Sunny Anderson has teamed up with Pfizer to bring you resources and exclusive recipes designed to help you live fully. Learn more about her journey with UC and our partnership.

Let’s Get Cooking

Find Your Circle
of Support

There are a number of organizations and support groups dedicated to the UC community. Find the ones that work for you.

Discover Support

Shared
Decision-Making

Shared decision-making (SDM) is a collaboration between you and your doctor. By working together, you can develop a plan tailored to meet your needs. Find out how you can begin this process with your doctor.

Get Started

Check out this new resource:

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Care Plan Considerations

A resource designed to provide you with information on available care options and suggestions on how to discuss your care plan with your doctor.

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The LivingWith™ UC App Is Here

Our LivingWith™ UC app is a personalized experience to help you navigate your everyday life with UC. Get meditation tips, a food journal, a symptoms tracker, and more. Explore the App.

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"Being diagnosed and living with UC has definitely impacted my life choices, especially changing my view on health."
Laura Scaviola, diagnosed in 2013

What is UC?

UC is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. It is a chronic, or ongoing, condition where symptoms usually develop over time and can affect each person differently.

What Causes UC?

While nobody knows what causes UC, it is believed to be related to an abnormal immune response, where the body attacks itself in the lining of the colon. This abnormal response may be influenced by our genetics, the environment, and exposure of our gut to certain foods, medicines, or other chemicals. It may also be influenced by the microbiome of the gut or exposure to infections as well.

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