Working abroad/long term travel with IBD?Hello! I was curious if any fellow IBD folks on here have had any luck, or have any advice, when it comes to staying and working abroad for long(er) periods...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravelLiving with Ulcerative ColitisWork & Employment
What are some tips for managing the starting stages of taking mesalamine? Just restarted mesalamine due to pharmacy issues, and stomach going through it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSide EffectsCoping
Looking for low residue diet recipesBowel perforation 12 years ago. Told to eat normally so I've since eaten a very healthy diet. Have had a colostomy since. I have had several extremely painful blockages. Have...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Do you experience any unexpected symptoms? What is an unexpected Crohn's or UC symptom that you have experienced or are experiencing, and how do you manage it?...Reactions0reactionsComments89 repliesSymptoms
Knock-down, drag-out FATIGUETell us: What does your fatigue feel like? (And if you have any tips for combatting it... Lay 'em on us!)...Reactions0reactionsComments159 repliesSymptoms
Weakness and fatigue I get really bad weakness throughout my body and sometimes I struggle to stand for long periods at a time. Sometimes even just a few minutes I find difficult. I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Diet, Yoga & Time management along with Homoeopathy can do wonder I have overcome all the difficulties thrown on me by IBD and Arthritis. Now I am leading healthy life. I have narrated in my story in my book. It's "If...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Awaiting gastroenterologist, high calprotectin but afraid of them finding nothingHi folks, I’ve had IBD type symptoms for decades but have always been brushed off with IBS diagnosis. I had a colonoscopy about 4 years ago which found nothing but...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosisTestsTips & Advice
SkyriziHas anyone been on skyrizi? Just wondering because after speaking with them....I feel like I am a guinea pig as they couldn't answer some of my basic questions....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Looking for answers!Hello, in 2023 I had a period of around 8 weeks with mucus and blood in stool. I did stool samples which were clear for infections but my calprotectin was...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies