Confusion about proctitis diagnosis.Hello forum, I'm still on the journey towards a diagnosis. I've been in and out of flares for the past 3 years. I had a colonoscopy in June 2023; I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlare-UpsTestsDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessTips & Advice
ConstipationHas anyone had fecal loading alongside a flare?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosis
Running with IBD!?Hi, I’ve been diagnosed with IBD for a while now and I need some advice with running. Is it possible to run whilst in a mild flare? Every time I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlare-UpsExerciseDiet & Nutrition
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
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...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
Helps with husbands suspected ibdHi all I’m a first time poster I need some advice so my husband has been having bowel issues for about 2 months now it started off with little bleeding...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisCopingFlare-Ups
Purinethol for ulcerative colitisHello, my husband has moderate ulcerative colitis and has had several courses of steroids just this year to help with flare ups. His consultant today has offered to prescribe Purinethol...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisFlare-UpsSide Effects
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
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