Active 3 days agoBathroom trips.What are people using to help reduce the frequency of bowel movements?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
Crohns fistula’s and complications Hi, I had a panproctocolectomy in May 2023 so everything removed and a permanent stoma. I’d had an internal pouch which never really worked and had developed lots of fistula’s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSurgeryLesser Known Symptoms
Mental struggles dealing with UCI was just diagnosed with UC I’m 20. I felt like my world was gonna end. Im a relatively active and pretty healthy person. But my mom has UC so...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCopingDiagnosisMental Health
Which IBD symptom bothers you the most?Living with IBD often means navigating a multitude of symptoms that can profoundly impact our daily lives. Whether it's abdominal pain, fatigue, inflammation, or something else entirely, each symptom presents...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsCoping
What are some ways you relieve your boredom while relieving yourself?Let’s face it, living with IBD means we’ve all become a little too familiar with the porcelain throne. But hey, why not make the most of it? Do you play...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingTips & Advice
What's the best method of dealing with a lot of bathroom trips?How do people deal with sleep loss? Any suggestions to get a full night's sleep?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Toilet AnxietyHi everyone I was diagnosed with crohn's disease in 2019. Over the years I realised I have developed the need to know where bathrooms are when going out or travelling...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
dealing with the changes UC or Crohn's makes in lifeliving with Crohn's or UC changes a lot of things and it can be difficult to deal with the sudden changes. how do you deal with the uncertainty and unpredictability...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingFlare-UpsSymptoms
Day after iron infusion Hi everyone! I was just wondering how you feel the day after an iron infusion? I feel tired, nauseous and my stomach is a bit queasy. I thought I was...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
What was your most embarrassing moment with IBD?Living with IBD can lead to some pretty awkward moments, but sharing them can bring relief and even a few laughs. This is a safe space, free of judgment, where...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLiving with Ulcerative Colitis