Active yesterdayDirection and advice ...Hi Guys, I apologise for my lack of knowledge and hope I do not offend anyone by asking my questions. I have heard rumours things about stress potentialy contributing to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Active todayproteolytic enzymes for IBD...Came down with IBD back in 2010 but did not want to take steroids or mesalamine so researched for natural alternatives and came across some studies regarding proteolytic enzymes helpful...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Active yesterdayUstekinumab ...Is there anyone you has or is on Ustekinumab for ulcerative colitis. Im intrigued to find out if anyone has got pregnant while on this or had any fertility issues...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
More Than Just Fatigue: Managing Anemia with Ulcerative Colitis...Ulcerative colitis has many different faces. Sometimes, it can be explosive, other times sneaky. You might think a flare is under control, but your body could still silently be struggling... By Josh Samudre2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis...I have been feeling pretty poorly for a while, and I didn't understand why. When I went to the doctor to have a camera up my rear end, I found... By CommunityMember88780531 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Not to Say to Someone with IBD...As someone who has lived with IBD unofficially for 15 years and officially for 8 years, I have heard just about everything in the book when it comes to other... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Active 3 days agoC diff ...Anyone with Crohn's who also experiences recurring c diff? I had c diff about a month and a half ago. I received treatment and recovered. Today I woke up with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingAwareness
Active yesterdayUlcerative colitis...Long story short. My daughter was diagnosed when she was 9-10. She is now 16. After the first episode where she went into hospital and had strong steroid meds, she...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTips & Advice
Active 6 days agoRelapse...Hi all, this is my first post. I was initially diagnosed with UC in 2005. It eventually went away in about 2007 and has been non-existent until last month. It's...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
What to Expect: Iron Infusions...Iron deficiency anemia is a symptom I've experienced with Crohn’s disease. Lack of iron is actually quite common in healthy people, so when you add a Crohn’s diagnosis it isn’t... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Kale Pesto Pasta...If you follow my recipes, you know I am a pasta gal. I cannot get enough of the classic spaghetti and meatballs, but I love mixing it up and trying... By Julie Marie PalumboBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ostomy in the summer...Here we go... temps are rising unseasonably warmer than expected by 20 degrees in Wisconsin this week. A reminder to those of us that have an ostomy of never-ending skin...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSurgery
Making the Shift to Biologics...In the early days of my diagnosis, I was devastated that I might be on medication for the rest of my life. I was in college and very few of... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Do I keep advocating for myself as I am struggling in expressing the severity of how unwell I am ...Hello, I would really appreciate any guidance and advice as I am so lost. I was first referred on urgent suspected cancer pathway for a slightly raised FIT of 27...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTests
Finding Joy Despite IBD Challenges...It's very difficult to process the life we lead as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Some days are good, some days are spent never leaving our bed, and other days... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Support Someone With IBD...Supportive family and friends are essential for those of us living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s not uncommon to feel isolated after diagnosis. You’re overwhelmed by all of the... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBD and Cancer...I am exhausted and scared. I recently came home from a month in hospital because of frequent and painful rectal bleeding. An endoscopy found severe inflammation (my ulcerative colitis) and... By Togfather1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Surgical Journey With Crohn's...Surgery is hard. With my Crohn’s I have lost track with the number of times I have had to have some sort of surgery. Whether that be major, life-threatening or secondary... By Vern Laine4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Active todayCrohn's why ...Just been diagnosed with Crohn's and it being so hard Hard because no one around me just understand Tiring because how do I have to explain to people why my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's Disease
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