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
“Mild case” feeling alone in this whole thingI was just diagnosed with Crohn’s this year at the age of 31. I’ve had chronic constipation for as long as I can remember and other family members do to-...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Oral crohn's disease diagnosis - can swelling reduce?Hi everyone, this is my first post and i have only just joined the group. So hello to everybody. I have been diagnosed with oral crohn's and my mouth and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies