Active 2 days agoJoint painInitially my first and main symptom is pelvic/hip pain and recently I have discovered that this could be joint pain due to crohns. It is so severe that I struggle...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceSymptoms
Active 2 days agoWhat are your thoughts on biologics?Biologics are one type of treatment for IBD that help reduce inflammation. Answer any of the prompts below that apply to you. •If you're currently on biologics, share your experience...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
What are some tips for managing the starting stages of taking mesalamine? Just restarted mesalamine due to pharmacy issues, and stomach going through it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSide EffectsCoping
Recently Started HumiraHi! I recently started Humira (as my first biologic) and am curious about others’ side effects. I’ve only been on it for just over 2 weeks (started with 2 80mg...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
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
Been on Remicade for about 3 months for UC-looking for others feedbackI have moved onto Remicade after failed experiences with Humira, Entivio, and Rinvoq for my treatment of UC! (got blood clots from Rinvoq) I am now on Remicade for about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisLesser Known SymptomsSide Effects
Mild case of UC but gas \ flatulence problemsI'm a 74 year old male in reasonably good health. My very mild case of UC is under control for a while now - rarely I see blood after a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSide Effects
Stelara Just got my first infusion 4 days ago. I am so tired and have headaches. Those are comen side effects. My question will this go away or will this be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentLiving with Crohn's Disease
Aching body Does the joint pain and inflammation go when you have the bowel removed? Generally?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisFlare-Ups
On Xeljanz and doctor has asked me to switch to Entyvio...pros and cons??I have UC and started with Humira. Then to Remicade and now Xeljanz. Doctor has asked me to switch to Entyvio. Any reviews on it? I've seen while searching that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessSide EffectsTips & Advice