Flare upBeen in a flare since January 2021, was admitted to hospital on 23rd august 2021 got out on the 27th, turns out the infliximab I was on I have stopped...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlare-UpsCoping
To stop azathioprine or notHi, I am new to the forum. I have been on azathioprine for 6 years since emergency hemicolectomy and ileostomy surgery for a fistulizing absess caused by a Crohns flair...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Pain!!!I have had anxiety induced diarrhea as a youngster. It subsided. 3 years ago I had a stroke. Since then my overall health has critically declined. I lived in a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Colonoscopy Results Hi, I've been having stomach issue for quite some time now. I had a ultrasound that showed my colon on the upper section was inflamed and she said I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLiving with Ulcerative ColitisDiagnosis
End Colostomy (Descending colon) with Protectomy My surgery is on the books for September 20th; which will be here before I know it. As much as I read, watched, and obsessed over the procedures themselves, I'm...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSurgery
Medical related frustrationsI have read in my report from my colonoscopy the words Crohn's disease. I have a few of the symptoms and signs of Inflammatory Bowel Disease including ulcers in the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisSymptoms
Stopping Infliximab and Methotrexate Hi I have had UC for about 15 years Im 43 years old now. 13 years on Asacol then Methotrexate tablets then Methotrexate sub cut injections. Repetitive flare ups over...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentHealthcare Team
Can IBD be present even when colonoscopy 'looks normal'?Hi all, so I've been suffering with symptoms for a while now - left-side abdominal pain (most tender & severe in the lower abdomen), some blood and mucus in stool...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 replies
antibodies to infliximabMy 20 yo son was diagnosed with moderate UC in 2018, did not respond to mesalamine/steroids so he was started on infliximab and methotrexate. After his 3rd infliximab infusion, he...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Ulcerative colitis therapy I just wonder do you know anyone who is using 5-asa for treating UC, for whole life, as only therapy. I am just so depressed when i read how severe...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies