Confused MOM ...Hello all My 10 yr old son has been diagnosed with positive celiac disease in his blood works and in upper endoscopy. However GI told me after endoscopy that he...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Struggling after colonoscopy results....Hello forum, first-time poster here. I just got my colonoscopy results and I'm at a loss. I'm hoping to get some advice from others who have been on the frustrating...reactions10repliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
Colitis ...I am constantly tired even without a flare up. I'm permanently on iron tablets. Does anyone else experience this. I feel alone with this it's horrible...reactions1replyAwareness
Nurse Patient and Crohn's Survivor...At 17 I was finally diagnosed with Crohn's. I was misdiagnosed for one year. I was down to 70 lbs, and a priest read my last rights. After three months...reactions1comment
Crohn's and Body Image...I turned 55 last month and June marked my 35th year with a Crohn's diagnosis. It might say 55 on my drivers license, but in my mind, I still feel...reactions9comments
False Anxiety Attacks ...Anyone ever feel like they are having an anxiety attack when your intestines are acting up? Any ideas on better management? Lately it’s been miserable. I’m not worried about anything...reactions1replyCoping
Anyone had a panproctocolectomy?...Had it in March. Having the rectal wound re-opened as its healing wrong. Anyone know approx healing time? Been housebound since end of February. Crohns has returned too presenting via...reactions8repliesLesser Known SymptomsCopingSurgery
Looking for Diagnosis ...Hi, I am 34 and I am having mild stomach pain in lower left side of Abdomen (some where around Sigmoid Colon) from past 2 months. When I eat just...reactions6repliesDiagnosisCopingFlare-Ups
Pivotal Moments of Self-Advocacy...Recently I was trying to think about 1 pivotal moment in my life that was impacted by Crohn's disease and shaped me as a person, and I think it's naive...reactionscomments
Is it IBD?...From 18 months i have stomach issue with stomach pain around navel sometimes left side some time right pain foul smell from gas and poop. i have psoriasis also. Having...reactions2replies
What meds are available...I have IBD which is now considered an autoimmune condition. I also have psoriasis and rosacea, both also autoimmune conditions. (Should I include my migraines here too?) Anyway, is there...reactions4repliesTreatment
I Pooped in the Bushes of Disney World… Twice....I think the title says it all. Yes, it happened. The dreaded intensity of urgency hit me hard on my vacation to Disney World. There was no way around it. I had no...reactions16comments
The Emotional and Psychological Dimensions of Living With IBD...Living with inflammatory bowel disease comes with such a multifaceted set of challenges. There are obviously physical things we struggle with – from abdominal pain to frequent and urgent bathroom...reactions16comments
HELP - Tuberculosis medicine along with Adalimumab ...My father got diagnosed with Crohn's disease last August. After trying various medicines and steroids for 11 months , our 2nd doctor finally put us on Biologics ( Adalimumab )...reactions7repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsHealthcare Team
strictureplasty...Hello everyone! Has anyone on here got experience with having strictureplasty surgery? I might have to have this I’ve been told, as I have a narrowing that needs dealing with...reactions4repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
Feeling the "Food Pressure" and Paying the Painful Price..."Oooh... It smells so good," I think to myself. I try to ignore the sizzle, crackle, pop of greasy goodness. But it's right there in front of me. "You know...reactions13comments
Can You Drink Alcohol With Crohn's Disease?...People with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), learn to avoid food and drinks that trigger their symptoms. For some people with Crohn's, one of those triggers...reactionscomments
Diagnosis ...I am 45 years old woman who has suffered from some form of IBS my whole life. As a child it was very bad constipation, where I couldn't sit down...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Low-Residue Recipes..."Low-residue"? What's that? The low-residue diet limits the intake of foods that are high in fiber, particularly insoluble fiber. The purpose of this is to reduce the amount of undigested...reactions2comments
Need advice please...Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 2014. Stable on Pentasa slow release granules 2G daily. Now admitted to hospital with suspected minor heart attack. Doctors want to start me on a variety...reactions1replyTreatment
