Medication Crossroads: Somewhere Between Comfort and Change...Since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) almost six years ago, I’ve taken mesalamine religiously. Whether it was two of the pills...reactionscomments
What to Do When an Infection Increases IBD Symptoms...A few months back, I started experiencing some new symptoms, along with an uptick in my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms. In...reactionscomments
NEwbie...I have issues with internal inflammation . It is partly my gut but not just...I also have a burning feeling inside, all...reactions5repliesFlare-Ups
strange symptoms...Hi. My name's Bob and I've had a few strange symptoms and i'm coming to the conclusion i atleast have UC. My...reactions7replies
Managing Nausea with Ulcerative Colitis...There it is again, that feeling of nausea with ulcerative colitis. My stomach lurches. I run to the bathroom, ready to vomit...reactions2comments
IBD and libido...Can IBD cause a low libido? Just curious if anyone has experienced low libido from their IBD. I have had this ongoing...reactions15repliesLesser Known Symptoms
Would You Switch Your Biologic If It Was Working?...It is truly amazing how many new medications are hitting the market to treat ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease. Whether they are...reactionscomments
I Broke Up With My GI: The Dos and Don'ts of Switching Doctors...Over the years, I have visited numerous doctors seeking treatment for my ulcerative colitis. Through experience, I’ve learned that not all gastroenterologists...reactionscomments
Gastroenterologist Appointment Guide for IBD Patients...I remember when my general practitioner (GP) told me that I had Crohn’s more than 3 decades ago. I will never forget...reactions4comments
A Better Colonoscopy Prep...Colonoscopies are a crucial procedure to have for anyone who has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In my case, I was diagnosed with...reactions3comments
Air-Fried "Roasted" Potatoes...Raise your hand if you like fried food. Now raise your hand if fried food doesn't like you. If you suffer from...reactionscomments
Chrons disease but IBS symptoms??...Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with crohns ileitis. Although everytime I go back to my gastroenterologist they keep saying my crohns...reactions2repliesDiagnosisLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTips & Advice
What is the WORST unsolicited advice you've gotten about IBD?...Everyone has an opinion when it comes to living with a chronic illness. Chances are, if you have IBD, you've gotten some...reactions27replies
"What’s Crohn's?" How I Explain My Condition to Others...After being sick for a very long time, I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2009. By this point, I’d...reactions1comment
UC and Chronic Pain...As I'm sure you all know by now, ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms can vary from person to person. Unfortunately, that's the nature...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesSymptomsFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's Disease
