Active yesterdayUlcerative 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTips & Advice
Ostomy in the summerHere we go... temps are rising unseasonably warmer than expected by 20 degrees in Wisconsin this week. A reminder to those of us that have an ostomy of never-ending skin...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSurgery
Pregnancy, Crohns & Flare UpsHello everyone, I've posted on here previously when I sought advise about when is best to conceive and anything I should bear in mind before trying. Following on from that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFlare-UpsTips & AdviceSymptoms
What's your post-colonoscopy meal? I always get a pizza but my father-in-law swears by pancakes. What do you eat after you get your colonoscopy done?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesTips & 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 Comments9 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceSymptoms
Chrons disease but IBS symptoms??Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with crohns ileitis. Although everytime I go back to my gastroenterologist they keep saying my crohns is mild and when my recent test results...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTips & 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 Comments7 repliesFlare-UpsTreatmentTips & Advice
Toilet AnxietyHi everyone I was diagnosed with crohn's disease in 2019. Over the years I realised I have developed the need to know where bathrooms are when going out or travelling...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
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 Comments8 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
Anyone with a similar expirence?Couple weeks ago I went to the ER because of a bloody BM. They did blood work which was normal and a ct scan and said I had some inflammation...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms