Blood in stole Waiting to see IBD team having blood in my. Stole for last ten weeks been diagnosed with colitis had steroids helped a bit tried suppositories helped a bit tried diets...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlare-Ups
Crohns and total colectomy My husband had a total colectomy in 2011. Since then his symptoms just get worse every year. The past 2 years have gotten so bad hes had to quit work...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlare-UpsSymptomsTips & Advice
Need Tips on coping with flare ups New here and have no idea where to start. I’ve been trying to relax and a heating pad is kind of helping but I have 1 year old twins and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentFlare-Ups
What are your tell-tale signs that a flare is coming?Some flares surprise us, and some we can see coming from a mile away. How can you tell that a flare-up is right around the corner? By sharing, you can...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessTips & Advice
FeaturedNewbie looking for help.Hi.. I'm a first time poster. And to be honest I'm not certain I have IBD. I've had distended intestines off and on for many years, that were not much...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
Aching body Does the joint pain and inflammation go when you have the bowel removed? Generally?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisFlare-Ups
Flare up HelpHello Guys , I’m new to this forum and this is my first post over here. I’ve been diagnosed with UC in 2016 with 30 cm inflamation in colon, and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlare-Ups
Frequent infections and infliximab Hi, I’m due my fourth infliximab infusion next week for the treatment of fistulas brought about by crohns. I haven’t experienced any improvement and still have frequent, aggressive infections. I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlare-UpsTips & AdviceLiving with Crohn's Disease
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
Ulcerative colitisLong story short. My daughter was diagnosed when she was 9-10. She is now 16. After the first episode where she went into hospital and had strong steroid meds, she...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTips & Advice