Prednisone and pain/relief Hi all, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease last week and prescribed 60mg of Prednisone. I was hoping to see some relief but it’s been 6 days and I’m still...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedFlare-Ups
Symptoms worse after colonoscopy I have just been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis on Sunday, I had symptoms of bloating, loose stool and bleeding for 12 months, I was initially diagnosed as haemorrhoids but after...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlare-UpsNewly DiagnosedTests
Alternatives to Cipro for Pouchitis?Hi there, I'm a 40yo woman who grew up with UC. I underwent j-pouch surgery about seven years ago and have been prone to bouts of pouchitis since, typically closer...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlare-UpsTreatmentTips & Advice
Does your bowel/stomach ever truly empty without prep?I have EPI, (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency). I’ve been dealing with this since late 2018 and I was diagnosed in April 2019. I just wondered if your bowel/stomach ever truly empties...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingDiagnosisFlare-Ups
Possible IBD pregnant Hi , so for three years I have had ongoing bowel symptoms I noticed blood in my stool first then pain. I went to doctors who referred me for a...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesDiagnosisFlare-UpsSymptoms
Flare up brings abscess I've been in remission for a year, the past two days my CD flared up. First comes the neck pain, then constipation, then comes an anal abscess. This happens every...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSurgery
Awaiting colonoscopy Hello, I’m 29 and since November I have had loose stools every morning a number of times a day. Thinking it was just my IBS I called the GP in...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesDiagnosisFlare-UpsTests
Colitis -- Hormonal Changes?Hi All, I'm new to the community (diagnosed last year with UC) and am having my first return of symptoms after getting on medication. I'm just wondering if this all...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisNewly Diagnosed
Covid Jab and Risk of Flare....Hi, I am really not sure what to do for the best. I havent been jabbed yet because I have seen posts on forums from various people having flare up's...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesFlare-UpsTriggersAwareness
9 weeks pregnant microscopic colitis I’m 9 weeks almost 10 weeks pregnant this would be my 4th pregnancy the previous 2 ended in early losses, a few days ago the ultrasound confirmed a strong heartbeat...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingFlare-UpsLesser Known Symptoms