Tips for managing diverticular desease...Was recently diagnosed after years of gp appointments, referrals ect. With diverticular disease and diverticulitis. As well as IBS. Food is just a love hate, love to eat it hate...reactions2repliesCopingDiet & NutritionExercise
Just Me: A Grandma Called MaeMae...I was diagnosed with UC about 5 years ago when I was visiting a friend in Oregon. I was 70 years old, a little late in life. Reading other people's...reactions1comment
Different brand mesalamine not working?...I’m 22, have Crohn’s and I have been taking Mesalamine extended release capsules since 2012. I was on name-brand Apriso until 2020 when Lupin (manufacturer of Apriso) began making a...reactions2repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTreatment
Giving In to a Craving… and Paying the Cost in the Bathroom...I will admit, I have an addiction. It's a good addiction. I promise. I am addicted to coffee. I really love it, and have acquired such a craving for it. I know...reactions5comments
When You Fail a Medicine... Again...Failing a medication is always a hard blow to deal with. When you first try a new drug, you think that this could finally be it. This medication can finally be the...reactions9comments
Surgery...Hi newbie here, diagnosed in December with crohns and fistula between my bladder and small bowel after a week in hospital. Years of being told ibs and hormones were causing...reactions3repliesCoping
Peanut Butter Cup Rice Cakes...Rice cakes are my saving grace when I am experiencing digestive issues, as they are light, not fried, easy to digest, and full of soluble fiber. And, the one aspect of...reactionscomments
My story...I have Crohn's Disease and I have no GI symptoms that I recognize. Joint stiffness is a maybe. I have had that for years, fingers, wrist, hips, knees, ankles and...reactions1comment
My Survival of 48yrs with Crohn's...Despite good, horrible, and detrimental care throughout the years, I have survived. Mostly this was due to research and advocating for myself from 17 to today. Surgery has always been...reactionscomments
Surgery experiences...Hi everyone, I have crohn’s I am thinking about getting surgery done as an option but I wanted to know of people that have had surgery and how long it...reactions3replies
ibd...I am a 91 year young male. Losing weight, sharp mind, live alone. Daughter about 10 mins. away. Takes me shopping and helps when she can but she has a...reactionsreplies
Feeling sorry for myself...I had a really bad day today. I went out shopping with my son who is stay with me for a while. We went to costa and had a hot...reactions2replies
My life with Crohn's...I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2016. Every time I ate something it would go right through me. When my wife and I would go out I was looking to...reactionsreplies
By My Side Through It All: Chronic Illness and Our Pets...With Crohn's and ulcerative colitis comes pain, sickness, flares, and so many emotions. Through all of my difficult health struggles, having my service dog Piper by my side has been...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease and the FODMAP Elimination Diet...There was a time when doctors believed that diet could cause Crohn's disease. They now know this is not true. But some diets may trigger Crohn's or worsen its symptoms...reactions1comment
Lump in my tummy ...Hi all, On Thursday I found a large (fist size) lump in my tummy to the right of my belly button. I’ve seen the doctor today who says that she...reactions2replies
Another Stool Test Fiasco...It is inevitable. If you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, you will be asked for a stool test at some point throughout your IBD journey. For me, personally, I...reactions2comments
Crohns Cramping and naseua ...Hi all, reaching out to you guys as you've been so helpful in the past. I’m in a weird place right now with my Crohns. I currently am on Entivyo...reactions9repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's Disease
Does this sound familiar?...Hi all, I am a 54 year old male who never had any symptoms before. Went to Germany on a trip and had massive bloody diarrhoea that wouldn't stop. Went...reactions4repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
What Is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet?...For people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – 2 forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – eating a restricted diet may help manage symptoms. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)...reactionscomments
