How can I fight the fatigue? HELPHi!! I’m 20 years old and I’ve recently been diagnosed with Crohns around 8 months ago, I’ve had stomach issues my whole life so getting the diagnosis wasn’t a shock...reactions7replies
Does anybody else experience pain during sex?I have Crohn's in my small bowel and when I have vaginal sex the pain in my lower right abdomen is awful. I try different positions but it doesn’t seem...reactions4replies
J-pouch?Any of you with the pouch care to share your experiences? How did you know the surgery was right for you if it was? I’ve struggled with UC pretty heavily...reactions2replies
Feel swollen?Hi I’m awaiting colonoscopy for what I suspect is Chrohns. I’m just wondering if anyone else ever feels swollen inside their abdomen and to the side. (not quite where food...reactions6repliesSymptoms
How long did biopsy results take to get back?I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy done on April 9th. Today is the 19th and I still haven't heard anything? So, I was wondering how long everyone else waited for...reactions1reply
Helping one another productivelyI found that answering the questions in the survey was actually cathartic. I’ve read many of the stories that other IBD-ers have submitted. Are there common threads that manage, help...reactions2replies
Ct scansHow many of you had to get many CT scans over the years due to bowl disease? I’ve had 50 ct scans and I’m worried about cancer. I’m male and...reactions4replies
Citrate-Free HumiraI’m curious as I just had my Dr. take me off Humira, and he put me on methotrexate. Now seeing the new Humira, can anyone on the new Humira tell...reactions2replies
ProbioticsI have been advised by my consultant to try probiotics to stop the pain in my bowel when in remission. I don't know that anything has changed since I started...reactions2repliesTreatment
Anyone here been told they had IBS but actually had IBD?Hey everyone. I'm new to this group. I've been having what seemed like flare-ups of symptoms that started 3 years ago and I've always muscled through them because I'm not...reactions1replySymptoms