Banatrol, a first line defence?...Very conservative foods, applesauce, cream of rice fortified with minerals and vitamins, mashed potatoes, oat milk. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis via colonoscopy...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Had a bowel resection 3 years ago? Now bowel twisting and pain in resection join? ...Hey- can I please get some advise A few days ago I was bending over cleaning well scrubbing the sofa and I...reactions6repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?...Remember when we were in college or just starting out in our career and people would ask, "Where do you see yourself...reactions1comment
Anyone with a similar expirence?...Couple weeks ago I went to the ER because of a bloody BM. They did blood work which was normal and a...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptoms
Possible Silent IBD???...Hi, I'm new to this forum and immensely frustrated with my condition and hoping that someone could please, please help. Unfortunately in...reactions8repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisHealthcare TeamSymptoms
On the road to a diagnosis ...Hi everyone, I'm new here and was just looking for a place to connect with other people and their experiences. I have...reactions6repliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
Need Tips on coping with flare ups ...New here and have no idea where to start. I’ve been trying to relax and a heating pad is kind of helping...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentFlare-Ups
What Is "Step Therapy"?: The Impact of Insurance on Our Treatment Decisions...My ulcerative colitis symptoms have mostly been controlled by 5-ASA medications. These medications help manage my symptoms, averting the increased urgency or...reactionscomments
New here- ER visit diagnosed with colitis - lots of questions need answers! ...So all my life I had an achy gnawing pain on my right side of my abdomen. Doctors never believed me or...reactions3replies
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...reactions36repliesTreatmentSide 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...reactions1comment
Active 5 days agoNew 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...reactions32replies
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...reactions9comments
Ibd...Hi , 17yrs ago I was admitted to hospital with a small bowel blockage , the blockage cleared itself within a few...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...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...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...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...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...reactions5repliesHealthcare Team
