Newly on RinvoqHi All, I have started Rinvoq at 45mg and been on it for 2 weeks for my treatment of UC. I have been on Prednisone and have been weaning that...reactions3repliesSide EffectsCoping
ibdI am a 91 year young male. Losing weight, sharp mind, live alone. Daughter about 10 mins. away. Takes me shopping and helps when she can but she has a...reactionsreplies
Different brand mesalamine not working?I’m 22, have Crohn’s and I have been taking Mesalamine extended release capsules since 2012. I was on name-brand Apriso until 2020 when Lupin (manufacturer of Apriso) began making a...reactions2repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTreatmentFlare-Ups
SurgeryHi newbie here, diagnosed in December with crohns and fistula between my bladder and small bowel after a week in hospital. Years of being told ibs and hormones were causing...reactions3repliesCoping
Lump in my tummy Hi all, On Thursday I found a large (fist size) lump in my tummy to the right of my belly button. I’ve seen the doctor today who says that she...reactions2replies
My life with Crohn'sI was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2016. Every time I ate something it would go right through me. When my wife and I would go out I was looking to...reactionsreplies
Food diary to manage symptoms It's often recommended that Crohn's or UC suffers keep a food diary to see how they feel when they've eaten certain foods. It is thought that this can help to...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Awaiting diagnosis I’m currently awaiting diagnosis with suspected IBD. My stool tests shows both inflammation and blood. However I just had my colonoscopy and it appeared to be clear. I am currently...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Does this sound familiar?Hi all, I am a 54 year old male who never had any symptoms before. Went to Germany on a trip and had massive bloody diarrhoea that wouldn't stop. Went...reactions4repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Newly diagnosed UC / Alcohol / LoperamideHello. I’ve recently been diagnosed with lower left sided UC, and started taking Pentasa and Salofalk. I have a holiday planned soon and alcohol intake is likely to be increased...reactions4repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSide EffectsTravel