FeaturedActive todayTrying 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisFlare-Ups
Active todayHow bad is your pain? I have extreme lower left quadrant pain. CT showed thickening of sigmoid colon. I’m booked for a colonoscopy tomorrow. The pain is really unbearable. I’ve seen pain on the list...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 replies
Active todayKnock-down, drag-out FATIGUETell us: What does your fatigue feel like? (And if you have any tips for combatting it... Lay 'em on us!)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesSymptoms
Active todayIn your opinion, what is the worst symptom of Crohn's or colitis?What is the number one symptom you wish would just instantly disappear?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments140 repliesSymptoms
Active todayCalprotectin level getting highHi , I have diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in January’23 and I took steroids for 4 months and now taking only Pentasa 4g since July. My Calprotectin level remains below...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Active todayChronic cramping during a flareI have experienced terrible cramps with my flares I drink lots of water. What else can I do to reduce this pain...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Active todayCan Surgery be a treatment option?Greetings gentle people. I have been referred to your site from the IBS site of which I am a member. My gastroenterologist told me that surgery is not an option...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSurgery
Active todayDescribe your worst flare ever. 😖Here are some questions to get you started: How did it feel? Do you know what triggered it? How long did it last? What were your symptoms? How did you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessCopingFlare-Ups
Active yesterdayTrying to find a competent provider/clinic and reliable health insurance...Moved from WA to FL and lost my medical insurance and of course my doctor. Trouble finding competent and knowledgeable providers. Also need recommendations for reliable healthcare insurances. Have tried...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCostHealthcare TeamInsurance & Disability
Active yesterdayCan't gain weight Hi All, I am duel diagnosed with UC and Crohns together. Lucky me. I have my IBD somewhere under control. No bad flares but scope still shows lots of colon...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
