Active 2 days agoWhat 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoFrequent 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
Active 6 days agoOn 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
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...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
Waterproof Colostomy CoversI have a colostomy and am searching for a waterproof bag cover that actually keeps the bag dry. Reviews on Amazon for most bag covers I see indicate that the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
What are some ways you relieve your boredom while relieving yourself?Let’s face it, living with IBD means we’ve all become a little too familiar with the porcelain throne. But hey, why not make the most of it? Do you play...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingTips & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesTips & Advice
What topics are you interested in reading more about on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net?At InflammatoryBowelDisease.net, we strive to provide you with valuable and informative content tailored to your needs and interests. As we expand our resources, we want to hear from you about...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
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