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 3 days agoDo 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments85 repliesSymptoms
Active 5 days agoKnock-down, drag-out FATIGUETell us: What does your fatigue feel like? (And if you have any tips for combatting it... Lay 'em on us!)...Reactions0reactionsComments159 repliesSymptoms
Weakness and fatigue I get really bad weakness throughout my body and sometimes I struggle to stand for long periods at a time. Sometimes even just a few minutes I find difficult. I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Diet, Yoga & Time management along with Homoeopathy can do wonder I have overcome all the difficulties thrown on me by IBD and Arthritis. Now I am leading healthy life. I have narrated in my story in my book. It's "If...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
New hereHi, I recently had an endoscopy my fourth one since 2019. This time they examined the small bowel, which confirmed Crohn's. I've been put on antibiotics for two weeks, I've...Reactions0reactionsComments17 replies
Awaiting gastroenterologist, high calprotectin but afraid of them finding nothingHi folks, I’ve had IBD type symptoms for decades but have always been brushed off with IBS diagnosis. I had a colonoscopy about 4 years ago which found nothing but...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosisTestsTips & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
SkyriziHas anyone been on skyrizi? Just wondering because after speaking with them....I feel like I am a guinea pig as they couldn't answer some of my basic questions....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Looking for answers!Hello, in 2023 I had a period of around 8 weeks with mucus and blood in stool. I did stool samples which were clear for infections but my calprotectin was...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Confusion about proctitis diagnosis.Hello forum, I'm still on the journey towards a diagnosis. I've been in and out of flares for the past 3 years. I had a colonoscopy in June 2023; I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlare-UpsTestsDiagnosis