Can You Thrive With Crohn's Disease?...It has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I look back at all I have been through with this complex diagnosis, and I feel like my head...reactions4comments
59 Year Old Crohn's Patient...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July 1997 and experienced symptoms since 1984. I had a resection of 14 inches at the ileum. I finally got together with a...reactionscomments
Newbie - help with diagnosis...Hi. After symptoms for a long time I started to get additional pain in bottom and blood in the toilet. I went to GP & did a stool sample test...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
The Promise of Science: New Treatments for Crohn's and UC...Through the 13 years of living with Crohn's disease and the many years of experience I have been a part of the the IBD community as a moderator, contributor, and...reactions3comments
On Xeljanz and doctor has asked me to switch to Entyvio...pros and cons??...I have UC and started with Humira. Then to Remicade and now Xeljanz. Doctor has asked me to switch to Entyvio. Any reviews on it? I've seen while searching that...reactions3repliesAwarenessSide EffectsTips & Advice
Paleo Chocolate Cake...I LOVE chocolate cake. I love the decadence, sponginess, and chocolatey flavor that engulfs my mouth. The problem, however, is that I am gluten-free and large amounts of sugar really hurt...reactionscomments
Pregnancy & Crohns Disease (With Inflammation)...I'm hoping there might be some others on here who have been through pregnancy before, with either Crohns or UC. I am aware that whilst your disease is active there...reactions9repliesTips & AdviceFlare-UpsAwareness
Advice please?...Hi all. I'm just looking for some advice if possible. My mum who is in her 50s has had bowel issues on and off for a couple of years (urgency...reactions2repliesDiagnosisTestsSymptoms
Left Sides Colitis...Hi first time posting. I need advice and don’t know where else to ask where people actually respond. Background: Chronic Constipation, with bouts of Diarrhoea, Mucus and Blood. For the...reactions1replyDiagnosisCoping
granulomatous type ulceration?...Hi, I've just had my letter from the appointment with the consultant a couple of weeks ago. In it he mentions that the colonoscopy showed unusual ulceration which is granulomatous...reactions4replies
high iron, high calprotectin, symptoms of IBD...Hi all I an new to the group :) My symptoms initially started a few years back with urgency ,passing blood, gas, mucus and loose stools. It lasted for 3...reactions11replies
A Change in Perspective: What is a Healing Person?...I read an interesting article titled "I'm Sick With Alice in Wonderland Syndrome" by Emily Lefroy. The article is about Etta, who was bedridden for two years with a condition...reactionscomments
Ulcerative colitis ...I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis back in early April. I have been on mesalamine for approximately 7 weeks. Been on steroids as well. How long before they will try...reactions6replies
IBD Dinner Recipes...The eternal question: What's for dinner? Regardless of whether you have Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, figuring out what to make for dinner (again . . .) can feel like a...reactionscomments
Did Anesthesia Cause My Stomach Issues?...We all know that we are living in unprecedented times. I guess if there was a silver lining to this pandemic it would be that we all learned how to...reactions1comment
Should I bother? ...Hi, Apologies if my asking offends anyone, I haven been diagnosed but I understand IBD can make life very difficult for some so if I'm overreacting I'm really sorry. So...reactions8repliesAwareness
Paleo Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet...Do you feel like you love creamy dishes but they just don't love you back? Many ulcerative colitis and Crohn's patients (myself included) are unable to tolerate dairy, especially if it...reactionscomments
