When It Comes Back With No Warning...I'm one of the lucky ones. I say lucky not because my journey with IBD has been simple, not because my getting...reactionscomments
FeaturedCan I avoid Steroids in this instance?!...So Ive had Crohns Disease about 5 years now, and had a few courses of steroids throughout this time frame. I never...reactions7repliesFlare-UpsTreatmentTips & Advice
Active 3 days agoHow bad is your pain? ...I have extreme lower left quadrant pain. CT showed thickening of sigmoid colon. I’m booked for a colonoscopy tomorrow. The pain is...reactions84replies
My Story...I have had Crohn's since 2004. At first, I was managing it ok, but then just the last couple of years have...reactions4comments
Life One Day At A Time...I have had many diagnoses over many years. DIVERTICULITIS. Bile salt malabsorption. IBD but still same symptoms. My life is very limited...reactions1comment
IBD or IBS?...I became very unwell just over a year ago. Diahrea, then the bleeding and vomiting. Was admitted to the hospital where I...reactionscomments
Making Tough Treatment Decisions...It would be nice if there was one pill that would simply solve ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease – but so far...reactions2comments
What foods works for Crohn’s ...Hello everyone has anyone tried SKYRIZI my doctor is putting me on this infusion I never been on this before, also I...reactions1reply
Crohn's Disease and Dairy...For almost 9 years, dairy was an intense trigger food for me that I had to avoid. Before being diagnosed with Crohn's disease...reactions2comments
Polyp found in colon during sigmoidoscopy. ...Hello everyone! Hope everyone is doing the best they can! I am 18 yrs old with a recent diagnosis of left sided...reactions3repliesDiagnosisLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe...I used to make this recipe frequently when I was first starting to incorporate vegetables into my diet. Macaroni and cheese is...reactionscomments
Crohns diease ...Hi I'm a women who has been just diagnosed with crohn's disease. I'm struggling because I'm not sure what to eat and...reactions4repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingDiagnosis
Anyone get RA, Psoriasis, and develop a stomach issue around the same time? ...Anyone get RA, Psoriasis, and develop a stomach issue around the same time? Was diagnosed with RA & Psoriasis at age 17...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceSymptoms
Colonoscopy: A Necessary Evil...The liquid diet. The hunger. The downing of glasses of laxative. The lead-up to a colonoscopy is not a pretty picture. Unfortunately...reactions1comment
Finding a solution to post surgery problems for ulcerated colitis....My grandson had his colon removed and some of the colitis remained. He is experiencing flare-ups every once in a while. I...reactions1replyFlare-Ups
"What's UC?" How I Explain My Condition to Others...At age 19, I remember I didn't even know what a gastroenterologist was or what one did. But back in 1989, I...reactions8comments
Mental Health and Crohn's: Reach Out...One thing I have learned with having Crohn's over the decades is that IBD is unpredictable and even though you may get...reactionscomments
My Take on Biologics?...As with IBD, we all react differently to medications and there are dozens of medications, or combinations of medications, on the market...reactionscomments
Why Is Diet So Hard to Talk About With IBD?...Other than the mention of a "cure," there is only one topic that causes more controversy when it comes to living with...reactionscomments
Tips for Last-Minute Appointment Cancellations Because of IBD...Unfortunately, last-minute cancellations happen often whenever you are diagnosed with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or any other form of IBD. As we all...reactions2comments
