how does it seem to you please...HI,Im new to this group and my 8 year old is going for colonoscopy and endoscopy in 2 weeks to confirm diagnosis. I am so confused and scared. Her symptoms...reactions3replies
Toilet Anxiety...Hi everyone I was diagnosed with crohn's disease in 2019. Over the years I realised I have developed the need to know where bathrooms are when going out or travelling...reactions8repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
Child symptoms and how to get a diagnosis. ...Hi I’m new to the forum but am looking for help with my daughter (just turned 5). From age 3 she started having stomach pains and persistent diaorrhea (5+ times...reactions1replyDiagnosisSymptomsTests
5 Things Not to Say to Someone With IBD...I'm not sure which is more infuriating, having your lab results come back completely normal when you feel like absolute death or having someone tell you, "Maybe you should give...reactions5comments
Mild crohns but symptomatic...Hi all. Does anyone have mild crohns with inflammatory levels in normal range, but are still presenting with flare up symptoms? If so, what do you do to manage this?...reactions2repliesSymptomsFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's Disease
Help at breaking point...Hi long post im afraid. The last 2-3 years suffered from alternate constipation and diarrhea. Stomach pain and cramp mostly left hand side of stomach. Lower back pain. Days of...reactions2repliesDiagnosisMental HealthCoping
Crohn's Is A Funny Disease, Right?...I've had Crohn's disease for 64 years (and counting). A while back, I wrote a book about my journey called Crohn's Is A Funny Disease. I came up with the...reactions1replyLiving with Crohn's DiseaseCopingHealthcare Team
Crohn's Symptoms That Seem Unbelievable...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease back in 2011. It has been 12 years dealing with this diagnosis and I always found it interesting when discussing symptoms with those who don't...reactions4comments
Active 4 days agoIn America survey: Help others understand the impact of living with IBD...The In America survey is now closed We are fielding our annual In America survey to understand better the patient experience and realities of inflammatory bowel disease. By taking this...reactions10repliesAwareness
Childhood Trauma and IBD: Is There a Connection?..."What causes ulcerative colitis?" This question is most often asked when I explain my inflammatory bowel disease. Although no one can pinpoint the exact cause, many experts believe some of...reactions9comments
Banatrol, a first line defence?...Very conservative foods, applesauce, cream of rice fortified with minerals and vitamins, mashed potatoes, oat milk. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis via colonoscopy, colon fully involved. 5 months on mesalamine, no...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Had a bowel resection 3 years ago? Now bowel twisting and pain in resection join? ...Hey- can I please get some advise A few days ago I was bending over cleaning well scrubbing the sofa and I felt my intestine turn over/ twist pain was...reactions6repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?...Remember when we were in college or just starting out in our career and people would ask, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" And you, as a young...reactions1comment
Anyone with a similar expirence?...Couple weeks ago I went to the ER because of a bloody BM. They did blood work which was normal and a ct scan and said I had some inflammation...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptoms
Possible Silent IBD???...Hi, I'm new to this forum and immensely frustrated with my condition and hoping that someone could please, please help. Unfortunately in 2020, my life changed drastically. I started with...reactions8repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisHealthcare TeamSymptoms
On the road to a diagnosis ...Hi everyone, I'm new here and was just looking for a place to connect with other people and their experiences. I have suffered on and off, mostly on for a...reactions6repliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
Need Tips on coping with flare ups ...New here and have no idea where to start. I’ve been trying to relax and a heating pad is kind of helping but I have 1 year old twins and...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentFlare-Ups
What Is "Step Therapy"?: The Impact of Insurance on Our Treatment Decisions...My ulcerative colitis symptoms have mostly been controlled by 5-ASA medications. These medications help manage my symptoms, averting the increased urgency or bloody stool that accompanies flares. However, my UC...reactionscomments
New here- ER visit diagnosed with colitis - lots of questions need answers! ...So all my life I had an achy gnawing pain on my right side of my abdomen. Doctors never believed me or could feel what I felt which is a...reactions3replies
