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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 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 repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
Active todaySuspected Crohn'sHi, I've been struggling all my life with gastrointestinal issues, and over the past few years my symptoms have started to really impact my life. I've been seen by many...Reactions 0 reactions Comments40 repliesDiagnosis
Active yesterdayHow 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 Comments41 replies
Active yesterdayOstomy in the summerHere we go... temps are rising unseasonably warmer than expected by 20 degrees in Wisconsin this week. A reminder to those of us that have an ostomy of never-ending skin...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSurgery
Active 3 days agoWhat are your thoughts on biologics?Biologics are one type of treatment for IBD that help reduce inflammation. Answer any of the prompts below that apply to you. •If you're currently on biologics, share your experience...Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Active 3 days agoDo I keep advocating for myself as I am struggling in expressing the severity of how unwell I am Hello, I would really appreciate any guidance and advice as I am so lost. I was first referred on urgent suspected cancer pathway for a slightly raised FIT of 27...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTests
Active 7 days agoHas anyone read the book “Breaking the Vicious Cycle?” Intestinal Health Through DietThis book is all about Specific Carbohydrate Diet to treat Ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, celiac disease and chronic diarrhea. If anyone has tried this eating plan, what were your results? Have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Active 8 days agoKnock-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 Comments44 repliesSymptoms
Active 8 days agoIn 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 Comments208 repliesSymptoms
How 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
New in team UCHello, fellow colon brothers and sisters. Four years before yesterday I was wrongly diagnosed with IBS. Until now I have had around one flare-up per year. This September was my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesMental HealthLiving with Ulcerative ColitisNewly Diagnosed