Child symptoms and how to get a diagnosis. Hi I’m new to the forum but am looking for help with my daughter (just turned 5). From age 3 she started having stomach pains and persistent diaorrhea (5+ times...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTests
Possible chrons for my 14 year old Hey everyone’ We’re at the very beginning of this journey, months of being told tummy bugs and IBS. Today I put my foot down with the gp and said enough...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTests
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 repliesDiagnosisTestsSymptoms
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 Comments6 repliesSymptomsTestsDiagnosis
'very non-specific inflammation' ?? Hi all, hope you're all well and battling on.... Today I received an email from my gastro team after a recent small bowel MRI scan, they said my results showed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamTests
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 repliesTestsTips & AdviceLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
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 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTests
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 repliesFlare-UpsCopingTests
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 repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTests
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