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...reactions2replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions2replies
“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-...reactions3replies
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...reactions2replies
Any good symptom tracking apps?I've found the Gut Check and Cara apps in the iTunes store, but am wondering what the best symptom tracker app is....reactions6replies
Can having an appendectomy cause a lot of problems with my crohn's?I went to the ER on October 10th with a very bad flare up. (all on the left side and middle) After having cat scan the ER doctor said my...reactions1reply
Have you tried Gattex?Has anyone else with Crohn’s disease and shortened bowel tried Gattex? I have a rep coming to the house to talk to me about the drug today. Hoping someone else...reactions1reply
Blood work says I have Crohns but not biopsyI had test done in August, finally went back to dr. And he told me my biopsy looks good but blood shows crohn's. And which way SHOULD we go ?...reactions1reply
Abscesses or sores by my stomaHi is any suffering from sores or abscesses around their stoma?...reactions1reply