Crohn's disease..."Since this morning and yesterday morning I went to the bathroom like I always do I know I have diarrhea everyday from my Crohn's disease I passed skin and I..."...reactionsrepliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
FeaturedNewbie looking for help....Hi.. I'm a first time poster. And to be honest I'm not certain I have IBD. I've had distended intestines off and on for many years, that were not much...reactions30repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
Art students with Crohn’s...Hello I am currently doing my last final project for college on Crohn’s Disease. I am looking to gather imagery and understanding from other people who go through what I...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Fecal calprotectin ...Hello everyone. I have been suffering for years with symptoms of IBD. Having colonoscopy next week. Can anyone tell me is a fecal calprotectin of 298 bad?...reactions3replies
What It's Like Getting An Iron Infusion...If you have Crohn's or UC, you have likely fallen into the "low iron" category. Malabsorption of key nutrients like iron, vitamin D, and B12 are common among IBD patients...reactions2comments
No 2 Flares Are the Same: The Variability of Ulcerative Colitis..."Variability is the law of life, and as no two faces are the same, so no two bodies are alike, and no two individuals react alike and behave alike under...reactions8comments
Let's get straight to the point of (sex)...So I have just started treatment of adalimumab and let's just say I seem to have lost feeling in my female bits. I feel like I had the same problem...reactions4repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSide EffectsIntimacy & Relationships
Imuran positive experiences and stories please 🙏❤️...Hi everyone! I was really needing and wanting some positive experiences and stories about the drug Imuran. It would really help me in my journey with Crohn’s to read some...reactions2repliesAwarenessCoping
Struggling With Infertility as a Man With IBD...We all remember those days in high school when they tell you, "You must use protection or your partner will automatically get pregnant." What they failed to mention was that it...reactionscomments
Does this sound like a Crohns flare?...Hi. I am new to this forum but not to Crohns. I was diagnosed 41 yrs ago (Wow..I can’t believe it’s been that long!) at 16yrs old. I had been...reactions9replies
What Are Possible Environmental Triggers for IBD?...The root cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is still a mystery to doctors and scientists. They once thought diet and stress were the culprits. But they now know that...reactions2comments
J-pouch...What are some tips to last longer between toilet breaks with a j-pouch...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingDiet & Nutrition
Awaiting diagnosis ...I’m currently awaiting diagnosis with suspected IBD. My stool tests shows both inflammation and blood. However I just had my colonoscopy and it appeared to be clear. I am currently...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Mental struggles dealing with UC...I was just diagnosed with UC I’m 20. I felt like my world was gonna end. Im a relatively active and pretty healthy person. But my mom has UC so...reactions10repliesCopingDiagnosisMental Health
Headed for a Hospital Stay? Here's What to Pack...Being admitted to the hospital for a flare, procedure, or surgery is never easy and always brings about anxiety over how long the stay will be, what tests will be...reactions14comments
My Advice on Flares (From 35 Years of Experience)...Crohn's disease is unpredictable but the one thing that's guaranteed is that it will flare up. In my 35-year experience with the disease, my flares have varied in length and...reactionscomments
Finally Finding the Right Crohn's Treatment...Crohn's disease is a challenging diagnosis. For me personally, I had a very severe case that came on very quickly and intensely. For about 8-9 years, I was constantly flaring and struggling...reactions1comment
High monocytes and high lymphocytes...I was diagnosed with crohns in March 2020. I have been through all the ringers. lol. I have been taking adalimumab weekly for almost three years now. My recent bloods...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamAwareness
Anyone please help need advise...My life hasn't been easy from the beggining. Since I was bord I suffered one way or another throughout my life but I managed to come to terms with it...reactions1replyFlare-UpsSymptomsLesser Known Symptoms
I've had UC since I was 12, I'm now 24 ...This post is a bit all over the place so forgive me. My diagnosis changed the trajectory of my life drastically and I've never managed to get myself back on...reactions1replyCopingDepressionDiet & Nutrition
