What are your thoughts on biologics?...Biologics are one type of treatment for IBD that help reduce inflammation. Answer any of the prompts below that apply to you. •If you're currently on biologics, share your experience...reactions34repliesTreatmentSide Effects
The Extreme IBD Fatigue That Comes With a Holiday Hangover...Oh, the joy of the festive season! Honestly, I do love it, but at the same time, wow... This year truly wore me out! Generally speaking, I try not to...reactions1comment
New here...Hi, I recently had an endoscopy my fourth one since 2019. This time they examined the small bowel, which confirmed Crohn's. I've been put on antibiotics for two weeks, I've...reactions18replies
Pulling Yourself Out of the Lowest of Lows...It's hard to have a good day when every day seems like the worst. Experiencing repeated Crohn's or ulcerative colitis flares can take a toll on your mental health as...reactions9comments
Ibd...Hi , 17yrs ago I was admitted to hospital with a small bowel blockage , the blockage cleared itself within a few days and I was discharged. They carried out...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
New Crohn's Disease Guidelines Should Mean Fewer Colonoscopies for Patients...In November 2023, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new guidelines for managing Crohn's disease. The new guidelines may mean that people living with Crohn's disease will need fewer colonoscopies...reactionscomments
Newbie looking for general advice and support ...Hi all After having an endoscopy/colonoscopy/biopsies/stool tests and blood tests I have been diagnosed with Gastritis & Crohn's dz after years of stomach upset but most recently a 12 week...reactions8repliesCoping
Pregnancy and bowel strictures ...Hi, Advice please! I’m very conflicted in what to do. I’m 34 years old, who would love to start trying for my second baby. Reassuring my first pregnancy was great...reactions2replies
2 illness at one go...Hello everyone, I feel so lonely, miserable and in terrific pain lately. I have Crohn's - and Hashimoto disease. They are both horrible, a little Levothyroxine change makes me lethargic...reactions5repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseResearch & Clinical TrialsTips & Advice
Burning 🔥 tongue 👅 ...Anyone experiencing or have experienced this with Crohns? It’s a constant reminder that I’m not well somehow, any suggestions? I drink tons of water....reactions5repliesHealthcare Team
The Social Impact of Living With IBD...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when I was 21 years old. In some ways, I am lucky in that I did not have to endure the excruciating symptoms during my...reactionscomments
Diagnosis Worry ...Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. Back in June I started with symptoms and which lasted nearly 4 weeks before I started to get an improvement. Since then, I...reactions7repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
What's the Root Cause of My Crohn's Disease?...Wow, I wish I knew the answer to this question. Does anyone know the answer to this question? That's something I think about all of the time. In truth, we...reactions4comments
Is Anything Safe to Eat?...I remember my complicated relationship with food starting really early on in my IBD journey. Pre-diagnosis, actually. When my ulcerative colitis symptoms started in 2007, I was dealing with incredible...reactions2comments
IBD diagnosis ...i’ve suffered with IBS for 5 yrs but things have got worse and the Dr thinks i have IBD going for a colonoscopy in the new year , my symptoms...reactions1reply
Expectations - Yours & Others...In the attempt to reduce my roller coaster moods with diagnosed Major Depression and Chronic Anxiety, I finally realized that I caused my own frustrations by attempting too many social...reactions8repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
IBD ...Hi i was diagnosed with IBS 5 yrs ago but recently the symptoms have got worse , had blood tests all negative but my vowel sample as shown it is...reactions1reply
What to expect in your senior years with Crohn's...Since I reached my seventies, what was a relatively stable Crohn's Disease period turned into dealing with new extra intestinal flare up symptoms, meaning inflammation of my eyes, partial loss...reactions7repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
Symptoms and diagnosis...Hi everyone, Was looking for some support/guidance. I've had issues with my bowels for around 10 years. Diarrhoea then normal, urgency at times, and thought it was food related. However...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
New in team UC...Hello, fellow colon brothers and sisters. Four years before yesterday I was wrongly diagnosed with IBS. Until now I have had around one flare-up per year. This September was my...reactions8repliesMental HealthLiving with Ulcerative ColitisNewly Diagnosed
