So You've Just Been Diagnosed With Crohn's or UC. Now What?...Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis is a life-changing event. There are likely so many things going through your head that you’re not sure where to start. Here...reactionscomments
Complex PTSD and Inflammatory Bowel Disease...I know this topic isn’t commonly talked about or even researched very much as far as I can tell but I want to write about it. I am not a...reactions12comments
When Your Doctor Says the S-Word: My J-Pouch Story (Part Three)...The day of my sister’s wedding had finally arrived. Everyone was happy and excited. I was, too. but I also had more pressing issues on my mind. Surgery was in...reactionscomments
32 years of Crohn's...Ileostomy at Age 48...I'm a "crohnsie" of 32 years...more than half my life. Diagnosed at 16. With ulcerative colitis showing up now and then. But I've been blessed to have had three successful...reactions5comments
Trouble with biologic drugs...I am looking for others who gave become much worse since using biologic drugs. I know I am not the only one I hear it from nurses in the hospital...reactions21repliesTreatment
My Life...When I was 14 I had a sore on my bum. I thought it was a hemorrhoid and of course as a 14 year old boy I was way too...reactions12comments
Humira and Fistula Success...I've been on Humira for a couple months now, and I'm hoping that it will (help) heal my anal fistula. Any experience out there?...reactions2replies
Living with Crohns...I was diagnosed in 2009. Never heard of Crohn's and to be honest, I didn't take it seriously. Please don't ever make that mistake! I didn't take proper care of...reactions2comments
31 Days of Awareness - 31 Things About Marisa...For the final day of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness month, we asked Marisa - our phenomenal contributor and IBD advocate - 31 things about herself. We hope her candid responses help...reactionscomments
Does anyone alse ever feel helpless...Lately I've done all I can do for my health as far as diet and medications. I have had multiple resections. Have had crohns since i was 14 and am...reactions7replies
How Do You View the Loo? - A Post for World IBD Day...A toilet. Loo. Lavatory. Commode. W.C. John. Potty. Latrine. Rest room. Wash room. Throne. Whatever you want to call it, we all use them! But have you ever really thought...reactions8comments
Beyond the Bathroom: Lesser Known IBD Symptoms...We know that inflammatory bowel disease is so much more than just urgency and diarrhea. Many of the most impactful symptoms happen far outside the bathroom walls. And while some...reactions12comments
Having Crohn's For 7 Years Now...I have had Crohn's for 7yrs. I've been having blockages almost every 3 months since Sept 2015. Doctor feels Humira is not working now, and I am now on it...reactions4comments
Words of Wisdom From The Women in My Life...I wanted to share some of words of wisdom and advice that I have heard from some of the important women in my life. All of this has helped me...reactions1comment
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has no official...reactionscomments
undigested food in stool...I wandered how many others with Crohns have bowel movements that contain undigested food bits....reactions18repliesDiet & Nutrition
Melissa Halas-Liang, MA RD CDE...Melissa is a nationally recognized nutrition educator and speaker, Registered Dietitian and wellness expert. Advocating for balanced nutrition at all ages and a healthy lifestyle, Melissa aims to “practice what...
Crohn's and the FODMAP Elimination Diet...As far as we know, diet neither causes nor cures Crohn's or ulcerative colitis. However, certain diets have been shown to be helpful. It is important to differentiate between someone...reactions1comment
So Very Tired...No energy. Can barely get up to go to the toilet. Hardly can make it in time. My urgency is rough. Sometimes leaving a trail of blood, and urine from...reactions5comments
