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Rectal bleeding and other symptoms for 2 years - Dr says fissure but unsure

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice. I’ve been having on-and-off rectal bleeding for the past 2 years. It’s usually bright red, sometimes mixed in with the stool or seen...

Studying with UC

I’m recently diagnosed with UC(April ‘25) and am currently managing my symptoms well with the help of infliximab. I’m currently studying Psychology at university and the uni has been very...

Tips 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...

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...

Seeking Insights: Mum's 30+ Year Crohn's Journey, Post-Surgery & Multiple Treatment Failures

Hello everyone, I'm hoping to share my mother's story to connect with others who might have similar experiences or insights. She has been living with severe Crohn's disease for well...

Joint pain

Initially my first and main symptom is pelvic/hip pain and recently I have discovered that this could be joint pain due to crohns. It is so severe that I struggle...

What are some ways you relieve your boredom while relieving yourself?

Let’s face it, living with IBD means we’ve all become a little too familiar with the porcelain throne. But hey, why not make the most of it? Do you play...

Awaiting gastroenterologist, high calprotectin but afraid of them finding nothing

Hi folks, I’ve had IBD type symptoms for decades but have always been brushed off with IBS diagnosis. I had a colonoscopy about 4 years ago which found nothing but...

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...

Eating During the Holidays

Hi everyone, As winter rolls around, holidays across many cultures are coming up--many of them having to do with food. What do you do to help yourself still enjoy holidays...

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