“It’s going to vary by person [what] their ‘normal’ is,” says Jessica Philpott, MD, PhD, a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. “Ulcerative colitis doesn’t limit some people at all. They take their medicines and they feel fine. But a good portion of them will have ongoing mild symptoms.” If you’re one of the many people with UC who commonly experience symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, pain, and food intolerance, you don’t have to settle for “just OK.” There are plenty of things you can do to live a full life — if you know when to ask for help. Take this quiz to gauge how the condition may be affecting you physically, emotionally, and socially. This assessment is part of a series aimed at helping you check in on your ulcerative colitis before your next checkup with your doctor. Take more assessments.
