Has anyone successfully transitioned from Entyvio to a non-infusion medication? ...I’ve been taking Sulfasalazine for over 30 years and am currently on an Entyvio infusion schedule of every 6 weeks. I can’t believe taking this medication this long is good...reactions5repliesTreatmentLiving with Ulcerative ColitisInsurance & Disability
How to Support Someone with UC or Crohn's This December...When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease, it can be challenging to know what to say or do — especially if you don't fully...reactionscomments
A Life of Crohn's...I've been a Crohnie since age 12, and I am now 76. I've had six bowel resections, eighteen other surgeries, and so many procedures and hospitalizations that I can't remember...reactions11comments
Still Undiagnosed IBD?...My first experience came on two years ago. I very quickly and suddenly felt very unwell. I had diarrhea which lasted hours, then the bleeding and vomiting started. I went...reactions4comments
Crohn's...I'm too tired! 😫 I haven't slept in eight days. I've been suffering badly for five years, but I've had Crohn's disease for ten years. 😪 I'm four stone heavier...reactions3comments
Mild Ulcerative Colitis for 28 Years...I had no choice, I had to work. So when I was diagnosed with this incurable disease, I looked to natural herbs and supplements. The first thing I tried were...reactions3comments
The Up-and-Down, Up-and-Down Dance of Prednisone...At some point in your IBD journey you will need to embrace the world of pharmaceuticals from 5-ASAs to immunomodulators, biologics to steroids. If you are lucky, you may need...reactions8comments
Ulcerative Colitis...Hi, I'm Paul. I am 54 years old and living in Leeds. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2018 and was put on Mesalazine suppositories which, for a couple...reactions3comments
Thanks to Them...While recently working interstate, I developed ulcerative colitis. The demands of my job immediately clashed with the newfound reality of dealing with a chronic illness. I dealt with needing to...reactions2comments
What If There Never Is a Cure for Crohn’s?...There are several questions that go through my mind repeatedly while living with Crohn's such as, "When is my next infusion?" and "Didn't I just pay that bill?" And, most...reactions5comments
Managing My Anxiety With Ulcerative Colitis...Throughout my life, I've often been plagued by 2 a.m. thoughts, sweaty hands, and constant what-ifs about worst-case scenarios. Anxiety is a familiar companion, trying its best to take care...reactionscomments
Can anyone relate to my bowel symptoms?...Hi I am new here, iam going through investigation for IBD. I was diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis and sacroillitis in 2017 aftet years of pain. I was started on sulfasalazine...reactions4replies
Severe UC and C Diff, medications?...Hello, my husband is 61 yrs. young, He has been dealing with A really bad UC flare for a while now. He has a history of repeated C-Diff. So much...reactions1replyHealthcare Team
IBD Travel Comfort Pack Giveaway...The IBD Travel Comfort Pack Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Cramped airplane seats, less-than-pleasant restrooms, and a whole lot of sitting and waiting... Sometimes the journey...reactionscomments
"Ask Me Anything" About Crohn's and Colitis!...Thank you for your interest in our Ask Me Anything! This live forum session has ended, and the forum is closed to new comments. If you have a question about...reactions2comments
"Ask Me Anything" About Crohn’s & Colitis: Live! ...*Updated at 7:35 pm est on 12.6.2023* Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be locked, but we hope that the answers provided by Eshani...reactions48replies
I am on a rollercoaster since July- last test next week ...Hello! I am new here and I started this journey of finding a disgnosis since July 4th- major flare. I also have seconday progressice MS for almost 30 years. So...reactions11repliesDiet & NutritionDiagnosisSymptoms
What Are Some "Safer" Vegetables for IBD Patients?...As a Certified Health Coach, I get this question a lot when working with clients who have IBD. And, as a Crohn's patient myself, I can honestly say that I once...reactionscomments
UC and Celiacs...Hello! Wondering if anyone out there was diagnosed with UC and then Celiacs (or the other way around)? Colonoscopy and endoscopy earlier this week showed signs of Celiacs. Need to...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
