I have a question for other Crohn's patients...I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 1985 when I was 44 years old. Before a bad flare-up, I get Canker Sores in my mouth. The sores appear days before the...reactions5replies
Getting Out of Your Rut and Into a Groove With IBD...If there is one thing we can always count on with Crohn's disease, it is its unpredictability. We can be cruising along, doing our thing, enjoying life when BAM! A flare...reactionscomments
Pain in lower right abdomin...Had a sharp pain in lower right abdomen for 18 months. At start was passing blood (2 months) but not any more,. Had CT scan, MRI scan, ultrasound scan and...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
My Healing Whole-Carrot and Ginger Soup...This recipe is for those who struggle to find something to eat during a flare that won't upset your stomach. It is AIP (autoimmune paleo), gluten-free, SCD (specific carbohydrate diet), and...reactions3comments
Calprotectin test results when you have IBD...Hi all. I’m new to this forum and to have had a recent diagnosis of IBD. After a few years of having been hospitalised for colitis and diverticulitis, I have...reactions2repliesFlare-Ups
What to do while waiting for a colonoscopy and results ...My 34-y.o. daughter has all the symptoms of UC but has not yet been diagnosed. However, it may be awhile before she gets the colonoscopy results —2-4 weeks and to...reactions1reply
Cinnamon Bun Oatmeal Bake...It's true, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, for many IBD patients, breakfast can be dicey. It can upset their stomach, lead to urgency and frequency...reactions4comments
Hormone Replacement Therapy...A community member is looking for HRT treatments available for IBD patients. Share below in the comments! "I am a Crohn's and colitis sufferer and recently had a full hysterectomy...reactionsrepliesTreatment
How Crohn's Birthed My Inner Self-advocate...My IBD diagnostic journey took several years longer than it should have. I started showing consistent symptoms in the fall of 2009, and wasn't correctly diagnosed until early 2016. During...reactionscomments
Medication ? Zapozia Vs Stellara...Hello I’m new here. I have Ulcerative Colotis for about 18 years. Have always been able to manage w lower grade medications. Sulfasalazine to be exact. But now I’ve had...reactions1replyLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Hoping For Remission...I've been prone to watery diarrhea most of my life, but it started becoming a real problem in 2013 when I lost about 30 lbs. without even trying. After spending...reactions7comments
FeaturedTrying to Find a Diagnosis...Trying to find a diagnosis. One Sunday in August of 2022 I felt constipated and then became so nauseous that I started vomiting. I started to sweat profusely. After 8...reactions22replies
It's Back: Another Painful UC Flare...The pain is back. Like a jackhammer in my gut, I feel the pulsating, rippling high-tide of pain throbbing throughout my belly. As I draft these words, I sit hunched...reactionscomments
Remicade positive experiences ...Hi everyone! Has anyone got any experience with Remicade? Many thanks ❤️...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
Infusion Site Blood Clot- Dr. Doesn't Care...I was diagnosed with IBD in 2006. I was 43. Every flare was not something that could easily be controlled. In 2010 all meds failed. I became bedridden for 11...reactionsreplies
"You Didn't Fail Those Medications, They Failed You."...I recently was giving an oral medical history to a new medical provider. This past fall, I was diagnosed with asthma, and I had been seeing a pulmonologist to manage...reactions5comments
Does Your Diet Feel Extremely Limited?...As a certified health coach, I work with a number of individuals who suffer from Crohn's and UC. While most of our work together involves identifying a diet and lifestyle that...reactionscomments
Help please ...Mixed connective tissue, raynauds, ibd, tried all types meds,gluten,dairy wheat and pulse free not constipated nor runs, but urgency for loo asap or I'd have a problem. Persistent left sided...reactions2repliesDiagnosisLesser Known SymptomsSymptoms
Vegetarian Lasagna...Lasagna is one of those go-to comfort food meals that just hits you in the heart. But, if you aren't careful, it can definitely hit you in the gut, too! ...reactionscomments
Flareup ...Hi i have had crhons for about 6 years and this is the first time i have had a major flare up it has lasted over 12 weeks i got...reactions1reply
