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Eating out seems IMPOSSIBLE. Am I alone?

Hi! Recently diagnosed with Crohn's here. I can’t go to sports events or concerts (anything in a stadium) anymore! I feel TRAPPED in there for hours without any food I...

Chronic Appendicitis —> Crohn’s?

When I was 12, I fell ill with the absolute most painful abdomen pain ever. It felt as if knives were scraping my insides, starting a my sternum and moving...

How strict do you follow certain diets?

Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis this past year. Allergic to mesalamine and budesonide did not work. Prednisone taper and remicade initially helped. Recent flare slowly resolving with Prednisone and Remicade and...

Crohn's disease with normal biopsy?

I have lived with chronic pain in my abdomen since I was about 13. I've been told many times I have IBS but today I saw my gastroenterologist and he...

Has anyone taken Xeljanz XR or is currently taking it?

My doctor has recommended Xeljanz and from the research I’ve done, I’m not quite comfortable with it. Have a question? Ask it here!...

Malassezia and Dandruff with Crohn Patients

I wonder how many of those patients with Crohn's disease have big strong Dandruff on their heads? I also wonder whether any Crohn disease patient has had any treatment with...

How can I get a quicker diagnosis?

Hello, I have been back and forth to the hospital for about 3 years and still have no diagnosis. My symptoms are only getting worse and the hospital doesn't seem...

seton wire, what to expect?, how to cope !!!

Does anyone have experience with a seton wire ? Waiting for surgery, been put on urgent list. Horrible so far. Been on multiple antibiotics and am on biologics. MRI shows...

Searching for a diagnosis

Hi everyone! I've been reading through these forums and have learned a lot! I'd like to share my story and maybe get some advice on what questions to ask or...

Are you making any changes in your self-care routine for 2020?

Whether it's a change in diet, symptom management, self-care, coping, etc. Do you have any new goals for your Crohn's or colitis care in the new year ahead? Have a...

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