Newly Diagnosed with Crohn's at 21 (Need advice please!)Hi everyone, I have been newly diagnosed with crohn's and I have been feeling bad about myself since then. I have been battling with stomach pains, fatigue, anxiety, and depression...reactions16repliesCopingDiagnosisDepression
Fistula Hi everyone. I had a huge complicated bowel abscess 3 years ago. I had bowel resection, iliostomy bag for 3 months and a reversal..then a year later my appendix was...reactions9replies
New UC diagnosis at 43 but misdiagnosed since 18yrs old. Looking for adviceThis has plagued me and ruined pretty much every aspect of my life. Had a severe flare up since March 2020. Due to covid couldn't get the attention I needed...reactions4replies
Help with family: has this happened to you?The sister with whom I have had the closest relationship since we were children recently told me, "you are just not as engaged anymore, and you need to know how...reactions8repliesFriends & Family
Recent CT results We got our CT results and was hoping to get some insight. Symptoms before CT were extreme fatigue, low grade fever and stomach pain. Had upper endoscopy, head, chest, stomach...reactions3replies
Could it be IBD?Hi everyone, I am currently under investigation for IBD/ other stuff but I am a little confused so I thought I would ask on here if anyone has heard of...reactions2repliesAwarenessLesser Known SymptomsSymptoms
Weight Gain! Hello all. I’m a recently diagnosed ulcerative colitis sufferer. It’s been a lot to get my head round and get used to living with but I’m getting there I think...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseTips & Advice
Prednisolone - How long before they start working Hi, I'm in the middle of a nasty flare. I'm on prednisolone at the moment and waiting to start Entyvio. Just wondered how long before steroids start to work? I've...reactions4repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTreatment
Are any of you tired of this life?I've had Crohn's for 30 years and now have Ankylosing Spondylitis and kidney disease. I'm almost forty and I don't think I will make it to 50. I'm not suicidal...reactions7replies
Help Hello , I’m pregnant 28 weeks and having a really hard time with my bowel . My symptoms are going to the toilet and only passing mucus that can either...reactions2repliesDiagnosis