FeaturedTrying to Find a DiagnosisTrying to find a diagnosis. One Sunday in August of 2022 I felt constipated and then became so nauseous that I started vomiting. I started to sweat profusely. After 8...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
FeaturedNewbie looking for help.Hi.. I'm a first time poster. And to be honest I'm not certain I have IBD. I've had distended intestines off and on for many years, that were not much...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
Active todayQing Dai has been amazing for meThis Chinese herb, Qing Dai, has been so helpful to my UC that I am inspired to share my experience with you all. I am 65 years old and have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Active todayArtificial sugar in everything is making me miserableI recently became very sensitive, almost allergic to anything with artificial sweetner. They are putting it in almost everything packaged. Even soup! I have ditched all my jelly & jam...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Active todayIn your opinion, what is the worst symptom of Crohn's or colitis?What is the number one symptom you wish would just instantly disappear?...Reactions0reactionsComments275 repliesSymptoms
Active todayHow bad is your pain? I have extreme lower left quadrant pain. CT showed thickening of sigmoid colon. I’m booked for a colonoscopy tomorrow. The pain is really unbearable. I’ve seen pain on the list...Reactions0reactionsComments68 replies
Active yesterdayDo you experience any unexpected symptoms? What is an unexpected Crohn's or UC symptom that you have experienced or are experiencing, and how do you manage it?...Reactions0reactionsComments93 repliesSymptoms
Active yesterdayKnock-down, drag-out FATIGUETell us: What does your fatigue feel like? (And if you have any tips for combatting it... Lay 'em on us!)...Reactions0reactionsComments161 repliesSymptoms
Active 4 days ago10 year old with Ulcerative ColitisMy son has just been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and we are so overwhelmed. Does anyone have any suggestions for us? Diet, recipes, knowledge about taking Humira? He is in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active 4 days agoAnxiety My anxiety is getting worse as I get older. I can’t leave my apartment some days. There’s nothing in particular that worries me. I have “unsituational anxiety “ that just...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
What are your thoughts on biologics?Biologics are one type of treatment for IBD that help reduce inflammation. Answer any of the prompts below that apply to you. •If you're currently on biologics, share your experience...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Probiotic EnemasHi…new to the site. Just read a post by a member named Ross that performed probiotic enemas (back in 2022 I think) with what seemed to be success based on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies