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...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...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...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...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...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...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)...reactionscomments
Newbie...Hello everyone! I’m new to this site. Not new to IBD. It’s been 7 years since I got the ulcerative colitis diagnosis...reactions2repliesDiagnosisCoping
Learning to Speak "Medical Talk" With Crohn's...Yes, I once spent over 367 days in the hospital due to complications with Crohn's. Many days I was too sedated to talk...reactionscomments
Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome ...My story started in 2010. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Then I developed a nickel allergy. Around this same time frame I...reactions1reply
My Experience With Switching Diets..."Eat this, not that!" screams the advertisement on TV. That phrase sure captures the history of living with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's...reactions7comments
Vegan Tuscan White Bean Soup...There are many benefits to eating a vegan diet, especially for those with IBD. Replacing animal protein with plant-based foods has helped...reactionscomments
Day after iron infusion ...Hi everyone! I was just wondering how you feel the day after an iron infusion? I feel tired, nauseous and my stomach...reactions11repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
Exercise ...Hi all! Hope you are doing well. Question from a relative of mine: Does anyone else see a flare-up in symptoms due...reactions1replyExercise
Ulcer and excruciating pain at bottom - can't cope...I was diagnosed with IBS in my 20s (now 50) but I think I have had Crohn's for a while now but...reactions10replies
Humira/Crohns/Persistent issues...So here's an update on my journey. I posted a bit ago about how Crohns came to a head when my Hemoglobin...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's Disease
Difficulty with car travel...Hi all, I feel like I need to vent my heart for a moment. I am a young man in my 20s...reactionsrepliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTriggers
Weathering UC During Life's Storms..."Storms make the oak grow deeper roots." –George Herbert Last night, I saw rippling streaks of lightning across the black night sky...reactionscomments
Remicade and CBD...Hi everyone, I also wanted to ask if you can take CBD while on Remicade or what your experiences are? Many thanks...reactionsrepliesCopingDiet & NutritionAwareness
Ulcerative colitis...Hi everyone ! I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis two years ago . I have inflammation in my small intestine 10 cm...reactions16repliesCopingDiet & NutritionDiagnosis