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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 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...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
Active todayBurning Anal Pain for hours after a bowel movement !!Hi, I have UC, diagnosed 10 years ago. Im female & just turned 60 !! Im on Pentasa and have been continuously. I have had the odd flare up and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Active todayTips to better explain Crohn's or UC to family and friends?Whether it's a romantic relationship, a friendship, or someone from work - maintaining relationships while dealing with Crohn's and UC can be hard. Any tips to better explain Crohn's or...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
Active todayBowel prepIve got to do low fiber diet for 3 days ready for bowel prep on the 7th (my birthday hahaha oh fun times. I hope evwryone is as well as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active yesterdayHow can I ease off bloating and constipation I feel so fed up with constant bloating and irregular bowels how can I ease this without keeping taking different meds...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Active 2 days agoBlood in stole Waiting to see IBD team having blood in my. Stole for last ten weeks been diagnosed with colitis had steroids helped a bit tried suppositories helped a bit tried diets...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesFlare-Ups
Active 4 days agoNewbis trying to get more information on IBD.I am currently in the process of trying to get a proper confirmation for IBD and getting nowhere. Does anyone have a high Calprotectin....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active 4 days agoPain in rectum during a UC flareHi, Does anyone experience extreme pain in rectum during or following an UC Flare and its of course worse when you have a BM ??...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Active 5 days agoCrohns and total colectomy My husband had a total colectomy in 2011. Since then his symptoms just get worse every year. The past 2 years have gotten so bad hes had to quit work...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlare-UpsSymptomsTips & Advice
Active 6 days agoWeakness and fatigue I get really bad weakness throughout my body and sometimes I struggle to stand for long periods at a time. Sometimes even just a few minutes I find difficult. I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Active 6 days agoCrohn’s Arthritis Hello - I’ve had Crohn’s since 2007. Just learned something new about Crohn’s I didn’t know existed-wow! Has any one developed Crohn’s Arthritis. How is it being managed? Thank You!...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesDiagnosisAwarenessCoping