FeaturedActive todayStrange 'pumped muscles' sensations? Hi all, hope you're all doing well! Ever since being diagnosed with crohn's I've had a peculiar thing where when I do something repetitive with my body, the muscles I'm...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLesser Known SymptomsTips & Advice
FeaturedCan I avoid Steroids in this instance?!So Ive had Crohns Disease about 5 years now, and had a few courses of steroids throughout this time frame. I never got on very well with them, severe weight...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentFlare-UpsTips & Advice
not sure if IBD/very new and confusedHello! I'm really new on the forum, had my colonoscopy some days ago, still waiting for biopsy results. Colonoscopy showed mucosal atrophy in the terminal ileum only, everything else seemed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisTips & Advice
Anyone get RA, Psoriasis, and develop a stomach issue around the same time? Anyone get RA, Psoriasis, and develop a stomach issue around the same time? Was diagnosed with RA & Psoriasis at age 17. Same time diagnosed with IBS. However my symptoms...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Not sure if IBD41yrs old male, no chronic illnesses. Gallbladder and appendix were removed about 14 years ago when this first started and both came out with little to no signs of acute...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDepressionDiagnosisTips & Advice
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 repliesCopingDepressionFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
ClipperSo I'm newly diagnosed with UC. My symptoms aren't what I would call severe compared to some of you warriors but I do have lower abdominal pain, urgency and bleeding...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Going straight to a biologic? Just came from my GI doc and we decided on Entyvio. I was just diagnosed with moderate pancolitis and am on my pred taper (day 19, 20 mg) and mesalamine...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Joint 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsSide EffectsTips & Advice
Tips to better explain Crohn's or UC to family and friends?Whether it's a romantic relationship, a friendship, or someone from work - maintaining relationships while dealing with Crohn's and UC can be hard. Any tips to better explain Crohn's or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
