Poonami - Coping With Ostomy Leaks...If you are reading this, then you probably think that you have a bowel disease, know someone with a bowel disease, or...reactions4comments
Frustrated...Hello everyone I’m new to the forum. I was diagnosed with clostridium difficile in August 2018. I took an antibiotic in April...reactions10replies
First Post-Op Date...When the doctor who diagnosed me mentioned the possibility of surgery, he told me it was a long way off. That I...reactions3comments
Slow Cooker/Crockpot Turkey And Sweet Potato Stew...A slow cooker (or "crockpot" as it is sometimes called) should be on top of your "to purchase" list if you live...reactions2comments
Crohn’s Friends...Today I’m going to discuss building friendships with other IBD sufferers. This is so important. Likeminded patients can keep you grounded. Provide perspective...reactions3comments
With Crohn’s You Can’t Afford to Be the Squeaky Wheel in a Broken System...When medical staff send the wrong prescription and render your current prescription useless, you run the risk of falling off your treatment...reactions6comments
What Dietary Restrictions Do You Have?...I have noticed certain foods such as dairy and raw vegetables make my symptoms much worse. What foods do you try to...reactions5replies
Crohn's disease for 30 years and now a Lupus diagnosis?...In addition to 30 years with Crohn's disease, I just found out that I have lupus that is not likely to be...reactions5replies
So you have osteoporosis...along with Crohn's...Getting a bone scan. It's pretty simple when you think about all those with IBD endure for treatment, disease management, and care...reactions4comments
Seeking alternative treatments for mild colitis...I have been prescribed Imuran for colitis. I have taken asacol and other milder meds but have had a severe allergic reaction...reactions7replies
5 Ways to show your caregiver you care....It’s no secret, Crohn’s disease is a difficult journey. And not only does the hard journey affect the patient it also affects...reactions3comments
Taking Advantage of the Good Days With Crohn’s...When I stopped working full-time, I had a running list of things in my head of things I wanted to do. There...reactions10comments
The Pan...I remember thinking to myself, “I will never use the toilet again by myself for as long as I live.” There I...reactions4comments
Weird, Not-So-Talked-About Crohn's Symptoms...Crohn's disease, as those of us know all too well, doesn't just affect the digestive system. Because the digestive system is the...reactions90comments
What to do when people say 'I have Crohn's too!'...When you feel alone with your illness, there's often nothing better than speaking to someone who gets it. But Crohn's still is...reactions7comments
Coping with Crohn’s Flare-Ups...Although life with Crohn’s can be quite different for each person with the condition, there is one experience that is all too...reactions2comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Black Friday Hospital Visit!...My last article talked about the reasons why I had to go to the hospital. Remember, I was very dehydrated, and dealing...reactions1comment
Amplifying Our Voices...It's a new year and with a new year comes new dreams, new goals, new aspirations and more ways to create change...reactions3comments
Sharing Your Story: The Symptoms and Complications of Ulcerative Colitis...The 2019 IBD In America survey asked 490 people with ulcerative colitis (UC) to answer 95 questions about their life with UC...reactionscomments
