Anxious about taking new medication Hi I've recently been diagnosed with Ulcertive Colitis and have been perscribed mezavant. I also have anxiety and am really anxious about starting a new medication. I'm wondering if anyone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCoping
Letting family downFor years I have had to cancel plans, stay home during fun events, and be an unreliable person due to my disease. Every time, my family and/or friends are clearly...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDepressionCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
New to UC - How to manage anxiety of symptomsHello all, My symptoms have gotten worse over the past two months: bloody diarrhea 5-15 times a day, pain in the lower abdominal area. I’m on Prednisone now along with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Awaiting diagnosis and strugglingHi. I have been suffering with chronic pain that can leave me sofa/bed bound for days at time, everyday for over a year. The consultant now believes I have crohns...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingDiagnosisDepression
Small lump in armpit Hi everyone, I’ve just had a bath and was shaving my armpits when I noticed a lump in my armpit, just slightly to the side of the armpit, it feels...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessCoping
Azathioprine experiences Hello everyone! Can I get your experiences on Azathioprine please? For anyone that has any experience on this particular drug! Many thanks x...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessCoping
Ucerative colitis My legs ,, lower extremity,,, The big red patches are spreading and I don't know what to do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & NutritionCoping
IBD NurseMy IBD Nurse is awful! She isn't helpful, only calls when it suits her! Gives me and my GP conflicting information, and my medication is always short as she never...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
Period and how it affects crohn’s or colitis Hi everyone! Sorry I’m asking so many questions today but I have many. This time I wanted to know if when you’re on your period, does it affect your crohn’s...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCoping
Prednisone and what you ate while on itHi everyone, I know this might seem a silly question but any of you that have been on prednisone, what was your diet like while you were on it and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingDiet & Nutrition