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...reactions30repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
New to the forum, looking for advice Hello all. I'm not normally one for forums, but I'm kind of desperate and feel alone in this struggle right now. Here's a bit of background: In 2010, when I...reactions2repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisFlare-UpsDiagnosis
Describe 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...reactions41repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessCoping
Understanding Crohn's FlaresI have Crohn's. I am currently "in remission" using Entyvio. Recently I was certain I was in a flare, experiencing abdominal pain and cramping, the beyond fatigue and constant diarrhea...reactions1replyTriggersFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's Disease
What 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...reactions33repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessTips & Advice
MRI scanI have my mri scan shortly for IBD however my symptoms have been alright for the last few weeks haven't had a flareup after suffering for 2/3 years. I'm now...reactions2repliesDiagnosisFlare-Ups
Confusion about proctitis diagnosis.Hello forum, I'm still on the journey towards a diagnosis. I've been in and out of flares for the past 3 years. I had a colonoscopy in June 2023; I...reactions1replyDiagnosisFlare-UpsTests
Running with IBD!?Hi, I’ve been diagnosed with IBD for a while now and I need some advice with running. Is it possible to run whilst in a mild flare? Every time I...reactions1replyFlare-UpsExerciseDiet & Nutrition
Crohns 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...reactions3repliesFlare-UpsTips & AdviceSymptoms