strange symptoms...Hi. My name's Bob and I've had a few strange symptoms and i'm coming to the conclusion i atleast have UC. My dad has UC and my 11 trips to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Managing Nausea with Ulcerative Colitis...There it is again, that feeling. My stomach lurches. I run to the bathroom, ready to vomit, but it doesn’t happen. Still, I feel terrible, and I almost want to... By Eshani Agrawal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBD and libido...Can IBD cause a low libido? Just curious if anyone has experienced low libido from their IBD. I have had this ongoing issue for awhile and doctors have been unable...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesLesser Known Symptoms
Would You Switch Your Biologic If It Was Working?...It is truly amazing how many new medications are hitting the market to treat ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease. Whether they are brand new, or medications that were once used... By Julie Marie Palumbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Broke Up with My GI: The Dos and Don'ts of Switching Doctors...Over the years, I have visited numerous doctors seeking treatment for my ulcerative colitis. Through experience, I’ve learned that not all gastroenterologists (GI doctors) are created equally. If you are... By Traci Musick-Shaffer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Expect at Your First Gastroenterologist Appointment...I remember when my general practitioner (GP) told me that I had Crohn’s more than 3 decades ago. I will never forget it. After the initial shock of it all... By Vern Laine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Better Colonoscopy Prep...Colonoscopies are a crucial procedure to have for anyone who has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In my case, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and yearly colonoscopies have become a... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Air-Fried "Roasted" Potatoes...Raise your hand if you like fried food. Now raise your hand if fried food doesn't like you. If you suffer from Crohn's or UC, you probably know that fried... By Julie Marie PalumboBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chrons disease but IBS symptoms??...Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with crohns ileitis. Although everytime I go back to my gastroenterologist they keep saying my crohns is mild and when my recent test results...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTips & Advice
Active 6 days agoWhat is the WORST unsolicited advice you've gotten about IBD?...Everyone has an opinion when it comes to living with a chronic illness. Chances are, if you have IBD, you've gotten some unsolicited advice about your condition at some point...Reactions 0 reactions Comments27 replies
"What’s Crohn's?" How I Explain My Condition to Others...After being sick for a very long time, I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2009. By this point, I’d been in and out of doctors offices and... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
UC and Chronic Pain...As I'm sure you all know by now, ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms can vary from person to person. Unfortunately, that's the nature of the disease – our symptoms differ, our... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
how does it seem to you please...HI,Im new to this group and my 8 year old is going for colonoscopy and endoscopy in 2 weeks to confirm diagnosis. I am so confused and scared. Her symptoms...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Toilet Anxiety...Hi everyone I was diagnosed with crohn's disease in 2019. Over the years I realised I have developed the need to know where bathrooms are when going out or travelling...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
Child symptoms and how to get a diagnosis. ...Hi I’m new to the forum but am looking for help with my daughter (just turned 5). From age 3 she started having stomach pains and persistent diaorrhea (5+ times...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTests
5 Things Not to Say to Someone With IBD...I'm not sure which is more infuriating, having your lab results come back completely normal when you feel like absolute death or having someone tell you, "Maybe you should give... By Julie Marie Palumbo6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Mild crohns but symptomatic...Hi all. Does anyone have mild crohns with inflammatory levels in normal range, but are still presenting with flare up symptoms? If so, what do you do to manage this?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's Disease
Help at breaking point...Hi long post im afraid. The last 2-3 years suffered from alternate constipation and diarrhea. Stomach pain and cramp mostly left hand side of stomach. Lower back pain. Days of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisMental HealthCoping
Crohn's Is A Funny Disease, Right?...I've had Crohn's disease for 64 years (and counting). A while back, I wrote a book about my journey called Crohn's Is A Funny Disease. I came up with the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseCopingHealthcare Team
Crohn's Symptoms That Seem Unbelievable...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease back in 2011. It has been 12 years dealing with this diagnosis and I always found it interesting when discussing symptoms with those who don't... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments