How Has UC or Crohn's Affected Your Relationships?...Living with a chronic illness like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis (UC) will test you. It will test your pain tolerance, your patience, and your relationships. Your families, friends, and spouses...reactions2comments
It all started with PSA...I was diagnosed as a teenager with psoriasis. Then when I was in my late 20’s psoriatic arthritis and in my 40’s diagnosed with more severe arthritis osteoarthritis on top...reactions1comment
Having a Pet Is a Lifesaver During a Flare...My partner and I adopted our cat, Toomi Moo, about 2 years ago. My most recent flare started about 8 months ago, and it was Toomi's first experience with my...reactionscomments
Enteral nutrition or steriods...Our 8yr old is newly diagnosed with Crohns and we are being asked to choose either enteral nutrition for 6-8weeks or high dose steriods. Has anyone had any experience with...reactions2replies
Pelvis pain...Hi I'm new here I hope this is allowed I'm currently waiting to get seen by the gastroenterology but I'm in so much pain mostly pelvis pain just wondered if...reactions1replySymptoms
Wife just diagnosed with UC...Hello, First of all, it is a blessing to have a place to go. My wife has been suffering with symptoms for a few months (diarrhea, cramping, blood in the...reactions3repliesDiagnosisLiving with Ulcerative ColitisNewly Diagnosed
I Thought I Was Getting Better… Now This...I'm sure you can relate to my current plight. I was on a roll with improving my Crohn's disease and feeling better. It's just getting to the 2-year mark with this...reactions5comments
UC...I am 63 was diagnosed with UC 3 years ago. Was put on medicarion for about 3 mths then taken off even though still have it. I also have B12...reactions7repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Colonoscopy ...I've had ulcerative colitis for 24 years. I am 63 years old. I have been hospitalised twice and had experienced many bad flare ups. How often do you think I...reactions1reply
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of Crohn's and UC?...~This Survey is CLOSED. Thanks for your participation!~ To better understand the patient experience and realities of life with Crohn's and ulcerative, we are fielding our 6th IBD In America...reactionsrepliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
What Do You Wish More People Understood About IBD?...No, IBD is not IBS. No, I will not suddenly "get better." No, changing my diet will not make it go away. When it comes to Crohn's and colitis, it...reactions8comments
Pancolitis and Radiation Proctitis...Intro to why I am here I am 8-1/2 years NED from treatment for anal cancer. The radiation and chemotherapy saved my life but left me with a myriad of...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
Cold vs. Hot Water: Turning Up the Heat on Digestion..."Do you want to put your water in the fridge?" Dad posed this question as he handed me a freshly-filled water flask. During a recent holiday, my husband and I...reactionscomments
Vitamin D Levels and Crohn’s Disease...McGill University conducted a study in 2010 that suggested vitamin D can counter the deleterious effects of Crohn's disease. As Dr. White put it, a professor in McGill's Department of...reactions2comments
HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway- CLOSED..."The HidrateSpark Summer Kickoff Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" We're kicking off the hot days of summer with a hydrating giveaway! If you're living with Crohn's...reactionscomments
New diagnosis- Mesalazine and Budesonide enemas ...I have been suffering from rectal bleeding and bowel urgency since I gave birth to my son 14 months ago, I was initially diagnosed with haemorrhoids on a colonoscopy and...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Back pain...Having a lot of back pain lately on my right side. Anybody experiencing this? I am Entyvio going to Gastro Doc to discuss going back on Humira…...reactions3replies
Recently Diagnosed with Crohn's at 20...I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease two months ago (March 3rd) after an unexpected ER and hospital visit. It all felt very fast and I never imagined I would receive...reactions7comments
IBD or?...Is it normal to have IBD potentially be going through a flare up but feel absolutely fine? I went to the doctors because I had mucus and blood from my...reactions1replySymptoms
Why Do I Talk About My UC?...To the average person, hearing about ulcerative colitis is disturbing. I'm used to all of it now – used to thinking about how many times I've used the bathroom and...reactionscomments
