Ulcerative Colitis - Abnormal stool test and occult blood came positiveI have been using Ulcerative Colitis medicines for the past 2 years (taking mesalamine 1.2g tablets 4 per day). Early this year I was doing very well and the stool...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTips & AdviceTests
Advice please?Hi all. I'm just looking for some advice if possible. My mum who is in her 50s has had bowel issues on and off for a couple of years (urgency...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisTests
Symptoms Hi everyone. Apologies for the long post but here goes. I’ve had frequent diarrhoea for months now - with urgency being a common feature - along with pain in my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisTests
Repeat calprotectin is within normal range but raised since the first time. My Consultant still thinks I could have IBD?Hi, I’m quite confused and wondered if anyone could offer some information from their own experiences or even if anyone has been in the same situation. I had a faecal...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisTests
Looking for a diagnosisI've just joined although feel like an imposter as I haven't been diagnosed with anything but IBS so far. I've had the classic IBS symptoms since I was 16 (now...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingFlare-UpsTests
Can IBD be detected in remission?I’ve suffered with IBS/IBS symptoms for many years and got through flare ups by myself without thinking it could be any other than a bad stomach, however the past few...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisTests
Blood test results Hey!!! Hope everyone is well!! Just a quick update…. I had blood and stool tests done recently (blood tests were to check my CRP and ESR levels) and they have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosisTests
pill camhey everyone! i totally forgot to ask my doctor this question so i thought i would ask everyone here cause im kinda freaking out. im getting the pill cam test...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisTests
UC - High calprotectin level but no symptomsI have been on UC medication for the past 18 months (taking mesalamine 3.2 gms and mesalamine suppository). I lost more than 15 pounds in a month before i started...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsTestsLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Testing for UCHey all, thought I would check a few of these forums out as I'm getting nowhere with medical staff. I'm currently being referred to be tested for UC, I've had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisTests
