How a Lifestyle Change Saved My Life...In the summer of 2013, I had just gotten out of the hospital for my 4th Crohn’s flare over two years. I was taking a biologic at the time which...reactions5comments
Oral Crohn’s - scarring...I was just wondering if anyone knew of any surgeries available in the UK for scarring as a result of mouth ulcers due to Crohn’s? I used to get really...reactions2replies
Organic Sauerkraut (unpastuerised)...I have had UC for around 2.5 years. Had one bad flare up and approx 60cm of my bowel is affected. 2mg of Pentasa keeps it under control and I...reactions1reply
Chronic Routine...In the years since I first showed symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I have gotten intimately familiar with what the chronic illness journey may look like. Or what this can include...reactionscomments
CBD for UC / Other methods?...My dad has UC for as long as I can remember - I am 20. He has been on multiple medications and still is and has never ever had full...reactions6repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
50 Years of Crohn's...When I was first diagnosed, it was called ileitis. I was 17 years old and had no clue how serious this was. There were two treatments, Prednisone and surgery. No...reactions3comments
UC and Psoriasis...I have been experiencing along with UC psoriasis and very itchy skin. Anyone else ?...reactions3replies
The Best or None at All...You can have the best insurance, with all the perks. You can have low copays and low deductibles (I don’t know if there is such a thing). It doesn’t matter when...reactionscomments
Keto diet...Has anyone tried KETO diet to decrease inflammation or seen studies about it?...reactions1reply
Ct scans...How many of you had to get many CT scans over the years due to bowl disease? I’ve had 50 ct scans and I’m worried about cancer. I’m male and...reactions4replies
The Chair, Why I(BD) Can’t Have Nice Things...My husband (fiancé at the time), was handling the finances for buying our first home. This left me feeling like I had to pull my weight in other avenues. I...reactionscomments
Ulcerative Colitis or just hemorroids?...Hi all. I'm new to the forum, and new to this ailment. I am 33 and used to consider myself pretty healthy. My diet has always been what I thought...reactions15repliesSymptoms
Remission Defined...It’s possible for individuals with IBD to experience periods of remission. During these times, IBD symptoms significantly decrease or disappear altogether. Remission can occur at any time, and last for...reactions8comments
7 things I wish I'd known about Humira (before I started it!)...I am almost six months into my Humira journey now-and I thought I'd spend some time today sharing the things I wish I'd known before starting it. Beginning any biological...reactions1comment
ileostomy...Hi, I have a temporary ileostomy or so I think it is. I have only a metre of small bowel left and we are supposed to have 7 metres. Straight...reactions4replies
Things I Hate Hearing Living with Chronic Illness...Living with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is hard. So many aspects of the condition are invisible which makes it even harder in a sense. Others...reactions5comments
It's Okay To Love Yourself...I spent years hating myself. I hated myself for being sick. I hated myself for being different. I hated myself for being diagnosed with a chronic (highly stigmatized) condition. And...reactionscomments
"Totally Faking it. Just Wanting Attention"...I've had Crohn's Disease since I was 15. Well.... I wasn't fully diagnosed until just recently. Back then I tried to get my mom to get me looked at and...reactions6comments
Goals for 2019...In life, we all have goals. As we approach the new year, I always make goals for myself that will help me become a better person and take even more...reactions1comment
Which pains, movements, sounds are "normal"?...Recently diagnosed with Crohn's, my s.o. has had it for 17 years so he's just used to everything by now. I'm not sure what to make of some of the...reactions5replies
