Diagnosed for a year and still have no clueAlthough I have been diagnosed for over a year now I still have no idea what to do during bad flare ups :( When I have a flare up I...reactions3repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Are biologics a good prevention regardless of side effects?Diagnosed: 20 years ago in 2000 Surgery: 2007 I had a colostomy bag fitted / reveresed 9 months later 2019 I had another major op with a section removed Medication:...reactions3repliesTreatment
I'm stressed, maybe someone can help with my anxietyHi all, I will try not to make this too long and get to the point. I started having lower left abdominal pain off and on about 6 years ago...reactions1replyMental Health
Ulcerative proctitis new problemsI was diagnosed in 2013 at 37 with colitis. At 19 I started with IBS, I either couldn’t poop or couldn’t stop, never an in between. Then the rectal bleeding...reactions2repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Undiagnosed, IBD 21-year-oldJust looking for some guidance and support. IBD symptoms begin I have an 18-month history of bowel problems. Aug 2019 I had my appendix removed but scans showed I may...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
UC flare and painI’ve been in a flare for a few months and steadily getting worse. I’ve had flared before which were luckily cured quickly by prednisone. This is different. My doctor put...reactions3repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Is there a natural way to stop bleeding? Potential anal fissure.I was constipated for a couple of days and I think I have an anal fissure because I see bleeding. I am pregnant as well. Is there a natural way...reactions6repliesTreatment
A more natural source than strong medication for remission?Hi all, I have been diagnosed with UC and currently under treatment with the NHS. They are planning to put me on biologics after being on a course of steroids...reactions4repliesTreatment
Almost diagnosed! But here's my storyI'm 33, and I started getting really sick when I was fifteen. First, I would wake up in the middle of the night in tremendous pain in my stomach (now...reactions2repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseNewly Diagnosed
Flare and advice about next stepsHi everyone, I was diagnosed with Crohns 14 years ago when I was 17... I had a tough few years on steroids which didn’t help me and then went on...reactions2repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseFlare-Ups