4-Ingredient Guacamole...Avocados are 1 of the foods that many Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients can tolerate. They aren't too fibrous so as not to irritate the gut. They are full of healthy...reactions4comments
Ulcerative Colitis - Abnormal stool test and occult blood came positive...I have been using Ulcerative Colitis medicines for the past 2 years (taking mesalamine 1.2g tablets 4 per day). Early this year I was doing very well and the stool...reactions9repliesTestsTips & AdviceLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Living with UC and Pouchitis...I lived with UC and pouchitis for many years – the majority of the time I had my J-pouch, actually. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2007, but my...reactions7comments
Pain in pelvis region ...Do you get pain and scaldy feeling in lower pelvis region with uc...reactions5replies
Relationships...What do you do when your significant other declares that they can't deal with you being sick? I've been on humira shot once a week, for several months now, and...reactions6repliesCoping
High CalProtectin treatment...My daughter has UC and just recently did an annual stool test and came back with high CalProtectin results. The results are the highest she has ever had. Generally, she...reactions1replyDiagnosisFlare-UpsTreatment
Do you find it harder to manage IBD symptoms during any particular season?...Hi everyone First time on your forum and pleased to have found this site. I've had Crohn's for 37 years. Have always found summertime the most difficult with IBD. Now...reactions7replies
Deltacortil...Hi i have uc nearly 2 years had 3 flares was put on cortiment pentansa and salofalk when i stopped cortiment started bleeding so they put me on deltacortil 40mg...reactions2replies
Fibromyalgia and IBD: What's the Connection?...It's no surprise that when it comes to inflammatory bowel disease, we are at more risk of experiencing other chronic conditions. One of these is fibromyalgia, a long-term condition that...reactionscomments
Medication ...I have been diagnosed with UC for about 2 years now. I tried a few medications in different forms the foam the enemas oral tablets and I am currently taking...reactions5replies
Gluten-Free Recipes...Living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis often comes with food sensitivities. Eating certain things – whether it's spicy food, nuts, or dairy – may cause symptoms to act up...reactionscomments
Embracing the 2 Different Types of Self-Care...I recently found myself presented with the perfect opportunity for a self-care day. My partner was hosting an old college friend at our place for the weekend, and being the...reactionscomments
Knock-down, drag-out FATIGUE...Tell us: What does your fatigue feel like? (And if you have any tips for combatting it... Lay 'em on us!)...reactions168repliesSymptoms
Which new medication to choose . Help!...Hi. I've been on azathioprine and asacol for around 17 years. I've been given the option to change to either Filgotinib tablet or infliximab infusions. Dr has sent me print...reactions5repliesTips & Advice
When a Rise in Temps Means a Rise in Symptoms...We all get flares from time to time throughout the year, sometimes more than we would like, but have you ever noticed that they are either worse or more frequent...reactions4comments
Transitioning from exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) to Chron's disease exclusion diet (CDED)...Our twelve-year-old child just completed a full 8 weeks of EEN (exclusive enteral nutrition) for Crohn’s. It’s time to transition back to a limited array of foods (CDED- Chron's disease...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionLiving with Crohn's DiseaseNewly Diagnosed
What to eat during UC flare up...After 20 years with mesalamine meds for my UC they have finally stopped working. I’m flaring badly and looking for advice on safe, easily digestible foods. I’m on vacay out...reactions2repliesFlare-Ups
Just found out I have Chrones ...I am a 73 year old woman who was just recently diagnosed with Chrones disease. Still learning about it and learning what I can eat and what times to eat...reactions3replies
Looking for low residue diet recipes...Bowel perforation 12 years ago. Told to eat normally so I've since eaten a very healthy diet. Have had a colostomy since. I have had several extremely painful blockages. Have...reactions10replies
Sitting for Long Periods of Time With IBD...Recently, I had to go to the salon to get my hair cut. It took about 3 hours. That meant 3 whole hours of sitting in a chair in a public...reactions6comments
