Need Tips on coping with flare ups New here and have no idea where to start. I’ve been trying to relax and a heating pad is kind of helping but I have 1 year old twins and...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentFlare-Ups
Stelara Just got my first infusion 4 days ago. I am so tired and have headaches. Those are comen side effects. My question will this go away or will this be...reactions1replySide EffectsTreatmentLiving with Crohn's Disease
Absolutely frustratedI've been having bowel issues for the past 5+ years, that have gotten considerably worse the past 3 to the point of fecal incontinence. My gastro did a colonoscopy 3...reactions7repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTreatment
Lowering Medication DosageI've been diagnosed with Crohns for 10 years and have been pretty lucky generally. Last year my immunosuppressants and mesalasine stopped worked quite so well so I was flaring slightly...reactions2repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSide EffectsTreatment
Rinvoq and Remicade successes, side effects pre and post useHi All, I am looking for some help, guidance or opinion. I had gone on Rinvoq in March of 2023 for treatment of my UC. (25 year history of it)...reactions1replyLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSide EffectsTreatment
ActharHas anyone been prescribed Acthar in place of prednisone?...reactions7repliesTreatmentSide Effects
FeaturedCan I avoid Steroids in this instance?!So Ive had Crohns Disease about 5 years now, and had a few courses of steroids throughout this time frame. I never got on very well with them, severe weight...reactions7repliesFlare-UpsTreatmentTips & Advice
Has anyone successfully transitioned from Entyvio to a non-infusion medication? I’ve been taking Sulfasalazine for over 30 years and am currently on an Entyvio infusion schedule of every 6 weeks. I can’t believe taking this medication this long is good...reactions5repliesTreatmentLiving with Ulcerative ColitisInsurance & Disability