Active todayUlcerative Colitis: What Were the Major Life Events You Associate With a Flare or Diagnosis?Hi everyone, Many of us have noticed patterns or major life events that seemed to trigger, worsen, or precede our UC diagnosis or flare-ups. While scientific research is still evolving...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisFlare-UpsTriggers
Taking Control of My Condition—What Do You Think of This Idea?Hi Everyone! A while back, after personally struggling with Crohn's I shared that I’m working on an app to help us manage symptoms and figure out food triggers—a tool that...reactionsrepliesTriggersDiet & NutritionLiving with Crohn's Disease
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...reactions8repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
Difficulty with car travelHi all, I feel like I need to vent my heart for a moment. I am a young man in my 20s. About a year ago they diagnosed me with...reactionsrepliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTriggers
Ulcerative Colitis and IBS?Hey everyone, I'm wondering if it's possible or common to have Ulcertive Colitis and IBS? I just seem to have so many food triggers which seem to consistent with IBS....reactions7repliesNewly DiagnosedTriggers
Constipation but only in UK!My wife has IBD, it's well managed, all but the constipation which is a bit topsy turvy. She goes through waves to taking Senna-medication and fibre supplements, increasing and decreasing...reactions1replyLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTriggersDiet & Nutrition
Crohn's in control==some lingering issues= Any advice pls (For my 14 year old)Dear Friends Daughter 14 year old diagnosed with Crohn's based on below Symptoms before diagnosis == RLQ and RUQ stomach pain, nausea/vomitting/severe diarrhea/history of anemia, iron def, vitain D def...reactions1replyLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSide EffectsTriggers
Ulcerative Colitis Triggered by AnxietyHi! I just found out about this forum and I was extremely surprised to see that people with IBC/UC/IBD actually do talk about their experience! Apologies in advance for the...reactions4repliesCopingMental HealthTriggers
TriggersHello! I’ve had ulcerative colitis for about 10 years and during those 10 years I’ve been trying to identify my triggers which cause flare ups. I’ve noticed that, without fail...reactions7repliesFlare-UpsLesser Known SymptomsTriggers
Crohns disease issuesHi, I have crohns since is was 21, I'm now 38 and apart from the odd thing I've been pretty lucky, but over the last week I've been experiencing pain...reactions2repliesSide EffectsFlare-UpsTriggers