Newly Diagnosed With IBD .. scared, upset, & shocked...Hi all, First time posting on here! After been rushed to hospital with severe abdo pain and bloating last week, I found myself explaining that this had been going on...reactions6repliesCopingMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
Weight loss injections ( Wegovy/Ozempic) for people with IBS and ischemic colitis ...I am interested to know if anyone else who has IBS is currently taking weight loss injections ( Wegovy/ Ozempic) to help them lose weight and to stop cravings food....reactions2replies
Biosimilars - friend or foe? ...Like many others I have been on multiple biologics over the years until my Dr. found the right one for me. I started out on Remicade which worked very well...reactions2repliesAwarenessLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTreatment
Pain due to small intestine inflammation ...I have been suffering from last year November 2024. It started with I eating a large quantity of finger millet pancake after which I felt like a know in my...reactions1reply
Artificial sugar in everything is making me miserable...I recently became very sensitive, almost allergic to anything with artificial sweetner. They are putting it in almost everything packaged. Even soup! I have ditched all my jelly & jam...reactions16replies
MRI scan...I have my mri scan shortly for IBD however my symptoms have been alright for the last few weeks haven't had a flareup after suffering for 2/3 years. I'm now...reactions2repliesDiagnosisFlare-Ups
I’m currently on Mounjaro and Stelara. ...I’m currently on Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes. Recently started Stelara for Crohn’s. Also taking Paxil for depression and anxiety. My symptoms I had before have subsided. Anyone else on...reactions4repliesSymptomsTreatment
I am a new person at 51...So I was diagnosed with crohns 16 years ago. I was on a medication and it helped. However I felt I was wrongly diagnosed. So I stopped taking meds. Now...reactions1reply
Working abroad/long term travel with IBD?...Hello! I was curious if any fellow IBD folks on here have had any luck, or have any advice, when it comes to staying and working abroad for long(er) periods...reactions1replyWork & EmploymentTravelLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
What are some tips for managing the starting stages of taking mesalamine? ...Just restarted mesalamine due to pharmacy issues, and stomach going through it...reactions1replyLiving with Crohn's DiseaseCopingSide Effects
I’m a newbie ...Hello I’m new to this.Just diagnosed with crohns.can someone please explain what to do about flare ups...reactions2replies
The Financial Burden of Crohn's: Managing Medical Expenses...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I knew my life was going change. Although I'd already lived with symptoms for 6.5 years, finally having a proper diagnosis allowed...reactionscomments
Diet, Yoga & Time management along with Homoeopathy can do wonder ...I have overcome all the difficulties thrown on me by IBD and Arthritis. Now I am leading healthy life. I have narrated in my story in my book. It's "If...reactions2replies
Skyrizi...Has anyone been on skyrizi? Just wondering because after speaking with them....I feel like I am a guinea pig as they couldn't answer some of my basic questions....reactions2replies
Cooking My Way to Independence with IBD...After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I noticed that my relationship with food felt like a constant gamble. The relentless fatigue made it easier to choose quick, convenient meals like...reactionscomments
Confusion about proctitis diagnosis....Hello forum, I'm still on the journey towards a diagnosis. I've been in and out of flares for the past 3 years. I had a colonoscopy in June 2023; I...reactions1replyDiagnosisFlare-UpsTests
New Here--Work-Related Question...My question is: when you do feel you can go back to work in a flare? I have just started on Entocort and was off work last week. My bowel...reactions1reply
Looking for answers!...Hello, in 2023 I had a period of around 8 weeks with mucus and blood in stool. I did stool samples which were clear for infections but my calprotectin was...reactions5replies
Premedications Prior to a Biologic Infusion...I've lived with Crohn's disease now for 16 years, and it's been well controlled for nearly the last 8 years due to the biologic medication Remicade. In order to keep...reactions2comments
Mild chronic colitis ...My biopsy says it’s a mild chronic colitis. I have been on pentasa for two months and all was going well. This morning I again saw blood on wipe and...reactions8replies
