Anyone on Humira/Mercaptopurine travelled to Thailand?...Hi all, My fiancee has Crohn's Disease and is on Humira, Mercaptopurine and Mesalazine. We have our hearts set on Thailand for our honeymoon, but it looks like you need...reactions1reply
Do you have these symptoms?...I am still without diagnosis, but has anyone else had elevated lipase, CRP, zonulin levels with low levels of b12 and been diagnosed with IDB? I am going to my...reactions1reply
Maintaining Exercise with a High-Energy Menu Plan for Crohn’s...Maintaining an active lifestyle and incorporating daily exercise is a significant part of managing Crohn’s. Not only will it improve your mood by releasing endorphins, but it can also help...reactions1comment
It's Not Me, It's You...I'm sorry, but it's just not me. It's you. You're the problem. You always have been. You're gone now. I'll never miss you. There will never be days when I...reactionscomments
J-Pouch blood loss...Has anyone experienced regular short term hemorrhage? I have had three internal bleeds, 8 to 9 weeks apart. They last for two or three days. At least a pint of...reactions3replies
Awareness Days are Every Day for Me...Here we are, in the middle of summer now, and another World IBD Day has come and gone. I know many IBD patients who jump at the chance of IBD...reactions1comment
Fear of Trying New Treatments Because You've Been Burned...As people who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, saying we endure a lot would be a gigantic understatement. Many of us have been through multiple surgeries, numerous hospitalizations, terrible side...reactions1comment
Drinking...I was raised by a single mother who never really drank. She used to keep a cask of St Tropez white wine in the fridge, but I don’t really ever...reactions2comments
How I Learned to Accept My IBD...Inflammatory bowel disease can be a difficult diagnosis to accept. Which is why I didn't. When I was first diagnosed with IBD, you would have thought the doctor told me...reactions1comment
Everything You Need to Know About Vaginal Crohn's...We all know Crohn's disease can impact every part of our body. From achy joints to sore skin, the manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) go far beyond our digestive...reactions1comment
Family Fun Adventures with IBD...Summertime is a great time of year. The kids are out of school. The weather is warm and friendlier to joints. No one has to get up at the crack...reactions1comment
Wait, How Much is it?...With any disease, it comes with a cost. It’s not just the emotional cost of dealing with something that comes on unexpected. There is also a monetary cost to having a...reactionscomments
Anyone suffering from partial obstruction in the small bowel?...I'm partially obstructed in the small bowel due to scar tissue from previous surgeries, I'm scheduled for surgery in two weeks, any recommendations given will be gratefully appreciated!...reactions8replies
The Hardest Time of Year...This year was probably the toughest year living with my Crohn’s Disease. The weird part? It didn’t even involve surgery - most of it was rehab and rest… and living...reactions1comment
Sharp pain, burning sensation, Please advise!...Hi everyone , I’m writing to everyone here ... Very briefly..; I have been diagnosed with mild proctitis in March then with chronic colitis in May 2018. My life since...reactions3comments
Burning sensation due to Colitis. Please help...Burning sensation left sided pain with proctitis / colitis. What can I do ? What medicine should I ask for ?...reactions2replies
Why do I get burning sensation in my chest with my colitis...Does anyone have similar symptoms!?? Burning sensation and stabbing pain ! 24/7 Please advise me what medication would help, please?! I have been having this chronic pain since January 2018...reactions2replies
Whole30 diet, is it good for someone who has Crohn's?...Hi, my poor friend has Crohn's and is desperate to feel normal. He's considering the Whole30 program but I am skeptical as I'm worried about important food groups being eliminated...reactions3replies
Don’t Ignore Your Mental Health...Concern for mental health and emotional well-being is often overlooked and brushed aside when it comes to treating Crohn’s disease. It’s not something that most GIs address. They tend to...reactions1comment
For the Parent Whose Child was Diagnosed with IBD...I see you. I recently spoke during an Inflammatory Bowel Disease event in Iowa and a woman in front of me couldn’t seem to contain her tears. Her young college-age...reactions1comment
