Oral crohn's disease diagnosis - can swelling reduce?...Hi everyone, this is my first post and i have only just joined the group. So hello to everybody. I have been...reactions2replies
The Big Bathroom Stall...There’s a widespread misconception about the big bathroom stall. According to my former coworker: “The big bathroom (stall) is (only) for old...reactions2comments
Why We to Talk More About Diet and IBD...Before I begin, let me be clear about what I'm asking in today's post. I'm not going to spend the next 500 words...reactions1comment
Need advice...Hello, I got Crohns and had 5 surgeries! got 40 percent cut out of my small bowels I've lost 40 pounds over...reactions1comment
Dealing with Crohn's...I was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with having Crohn's disease. This was after a flare up that left me pretty much...reactions5comments
Can I do anything to help the absorption process of vitamins and minerals?...I have had Crohns Disease for over 40 years. Currently I cannot absorb Magnesium, Iron and Vitamin D. Can I do anything...reactions7replies
What is the prep process to upper scope and stoma scope procedure?...My doc wants an upper scope, and a scope in my stoma. Anyone had this procedure done, and what's the prep process?...reactions2replies
Pushing Myself Beyond Medical Advice...You’re bound to have a different opinion than some of the care providers you may have on your healthcare team.Then there will...reactions1comment
Keyboard Therapy...Okay, I've been ghosting through this site for awhile now so I feel like it's time to get involved--you guys and gals...reactions2replies
The Comment that Made Me So Angry I Had to Write This Straight Away...I’ve just seen the most heartbreaking image. It was of a 10-year old boy with a tube in his nose sitting in...reactions1comment
Infusion reaction and next steps...I just had my fourth Remicade infusion today (first of the 8 week grouping) and I had a severe reaction. Has anyone...reactions22replies
What is expected when someone is in "remission"?...I was told by my doctor that I am in "remission." I know this is a good thing to hear, but I...reactions2replies
Accepting Your New You...Oftentimes, people with diseases, such as IBD, feel an urgency to straighten out their lives, examine their purpose, and confront the reality...reactions3comments
Why a Colonoscopy is So Much More with IBD...It's no surprise, people can't stand the thought of getting a colonoscopy. Whether it's your 60-year-old dad, your grandma or... yourself. Unfortunately...reactions4comments
Dating with an Ostomy...Dating with an ostomy can be daunting and a little frightening. It’s hard to put yourself out there in the first place...reactions1comment
Story #1: The beginning to a story that doesn’t have an end...I was your typical 2nd grader, I had after school activities, I loved sports (and was pretty good if I say so...reactions1comment
10 Things To Do On Bed Rest...Being on bed rest is never fun. It can be long, dreary, and time-consuming. With ulcerative colitis, we can find ourselves on...reactions1comment
Low potassium...I was diagnosed at age 19 and am 70 now. I have been lucky in a lot of ways. Had 1 surgery...reactions1comment
Can you get a handicap placard for Crohn's Disease?...This question has been pulled directly from our facebook page!...reactions4replies
Started late in life...I started bleeding from the colon in my mid fifties. Never been into a hospital for an illness. In one and a...reactions1comment
