FeaturedIn America survey: Help others understand the impact of living with IBDWe are fielding our annual In America survey to understand better the patient experience and realities of inflammatory bowel disease. By taking this anonymous survey, you can help everyone better...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwareness
FeaturedActive 7 days agoTrying 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Active todayChronic ongoing abdominal pain Good morning all, hoping to get some information from CD or UC patients regarding their journey with either of these or any other IBD. I have had abdominal pain and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCoping
Active todayWhat are your go-to "safe" food ideas?We know everyone is different when it comes to IBD and diet, but it might be helpful to hear what helps others! What are some of your go-to "safe foods" that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments32 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Active todayAzathrioprine and low ferritin levelsHi I've been on aza for 12 years my bloods have come bk as low iron as anyone else been on aza and had problems with this if so what...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Active 5 days agoAdvice re upcoming colonoscopyI have ankylosing spondylitis, I’ve had it for over 30yrs, 23 of them undiagnosed. Last Sunday, I had stomach cramps at 1am, and passed lots of maroon coloured stool, as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Active 6 days agoWeakness 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Active 6 days agoInfusion reaction and next stepsI just had my fourth Remicade infusion today (first of the 8 week grouping) and I had a severe reaction. Has anyone else experienced this? What medication did you switch...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
Active 7 days agostrange symptomsHi. My name's Bob and I've had a few strange symptoms and i'm coming to the conclusion i atleast have UC. My dad has UC and my 11 trips to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Active 7 days agoNEwbieI have issues with internal inflammation . It is partly my gut but not just...I also have a burning feeling inside, all over...feels like judt under the skin. I don't...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlare-Ups
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesTreatmentSide Effects