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...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)...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...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...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...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...reactions16comments
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Crohn's and Colitis...Living with inflammatory bowel disease comes with such a multifaceted set of challenges. There are obviously physical things we struggle with –...reactions20comments
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...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...reactions4repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
Feeling "Food Pressure" and Paying the Painful UC Price..."Oooh... It smells so good," I think to myself. I try to ignore the sizzle, crackle, pop of greasy goodness. But it's...reactions15comments
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...reactionscomments
Diagnosis ...I am 45 years old woman who has suffered from some form of IBS my whole life. As a child it was...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...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...reactions1replyTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...reactions3repliesAwarenessSide EffectsTips & Advice