Anyone on opioids perscriptions?I had cancer and c difficule was caught with surgery, yrs of re occurrence.. Then finally Crohns surfaced. I ran the Drs gauntlet of strong meds.. Now tapering to tiny...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Jpouch, Crohn's and IPSHi All....I have a combination of all three, aren't I lucky!? I'm a young 77, and a widow for a bit over three years. It's not fun being alone and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
IBD & PetsA lot of people find comfort in pets when dealing with a chronic illness but of course they also add work to an already overwhelming situation. Do you have a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Does anyone experience extreme nausea and skin abscesses?Does anyone experience extreme nausea? It is a daily issue. It has affected my appetite and my sense of taste. I’ve been taking ondastron but I find it makes my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Dressing with an ostomy?Do you have an ostomy? What tips or tricks do you have for dressing with an ostomy and feeling comfortable? How do you make sure you still feel cute/fashionable/attractive or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
How can you lose weight?I was dx May 2017 with Crohn’s Colitis and was already overweight. I have not been on steroids but have much inflammation and reactive arthritis in my toes, knees, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Living with J PouchHas anyone experienced gastrocolic reflex after the large intestine and rectum here removed. How does the body absorb water, now that the large intestine is gone ? Does I know...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Does anyone else suffer from malabsorption?I do suffer from malabsorption and because of it I require IV fluids (5% dextrose @100ml an hour), in one bag a day I'm given a multi vitamin and I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Anyone go through early menopause because of your Crohn’s?I’ve been diagnosed for 15 years now and have had my fair share of issues, but 5 years ago I stopped getting my period. I went to the doctor and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies