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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...reactions6repliesAwarenessLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTips & Advice
Fecal calprotectin ...Hello everyone. I have been suffering for years with symptoms of IBD. Having colonoscopy next week. Can anyone tell me is a...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions6repliesDiagnosis