FeaturedTrying to Find a DiagnosisTrying to find a diagnosis. One Sunday in August of 2022 I felt constipated and then became so nauseous that I started vomiting. I started to sweat profusely. After 8...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
FeaturedNewbie looking for help.Hi.. I'm a first time poster. And to be honest I'm not certain I have IBD. I've had distended intestines off and on for many years, that were not much...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
Active todayWhat are your go-to "safe" food ideas?We know everyone is different when it comes to IBD and diet, but it might be helpful to hear what helps others! What are some of your go-to "safe foods" that...Reactions0reactionsComments62 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Active todayTrouble with biologic drugsI am looking for others who gave become much worse since using biologic drugs. I know I am not the only one I hear it from nurses in the hospital...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesTreatment
Active todayPrednisone Just wondering if anyone else was given a very high dose for way to long and not tapered off it properly ? MOST LIKELY IN YOUR EARLY TEEN and on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Active todayWhat are your tell-tale signs that a flare is coming?Some flares surprise us, and some we can see coming from a mile away. How can you tell that a flare-up is right around the corner? By sharing, you can...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessTips & Advice
Active todayWhat are your strangest IBD symptoms?IBD has some weird symptoms that only we would understand. What strange symptoms have you experienced? Have any surprised you? How do you manage them?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsLesser Known Symptoms
Active yesterdayIn America survey: Help others understand the impact of living with IBDThe In America survey is now closed We are fielding our annual In America survey to understand better the patient experience and realities of inflammatory bowel disease. By taking this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwareness
Active 2 days agoNew hereHi, I recently had an endoscopy my fourth one since 2019. This time they examined the small bowel, which confirmed Crohn's. I've been put on antibiotics for two weeks, I've...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Active 3 days agoDo you experience any unexpected symptoms? What is an unexpected Crohn's or UC symptom that you have experienced or are experiencing, and how do you manage it?...Reactions0reactionsComments72 repliesSymptoms
Active 7 days agoResults of colonoscopyHi All, I was wondering if someone could help. I had my long awaited colonoscopy yesterday and they found "unspecified colitis". No one explained what this meant, just that biopsies...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Knock-down, drag-out FATIGUETell us: What does your fatigue feel like? (And if you have any tips for combatting it... Lay 'em on us!)...Reactions0reactionsComments151 repliesSymptoms