When It’s Time to Come Off Humira...I have often blogged about my Humira diaries and today it is time for another Humira update: according to my doctors, it's...reactions2comments
I’m Tired of The Cycle...I have been battling UC and Crohns for at least 40years. Biologics make me feel worse. entocort works very well. My Dr...reactions19repliesTreatment
Why I Hated the Copper IUD as a UC Sufferer...Recently, I switched birth control methods from the pill to the IUD. The switch was mainly because of my blood clot, which...reactionscomments
CT scan IBD Crohn’s help...I’m new to all of this, I had three episodes of severe pain, vomiting, and diarrhea this month. My doctor did a...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Hair loss while taking Entyvio...I have had UC for the last 20 years and until recently it was kept in remission with Mesalamine (orally) and occasionally...reactions13repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSide Effects
How Far Would You Travel for the Best GI Care?...I grew up in a small town just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania until I moved to Philadelphia for college in 2004, and...reactionscomments
Sleep Hygiene and IBD...Sleep hygiene. Why does it matter, and what does it actually involve? When I first heard the term sleep hygiene, I assumed...reactionscomments
Pistachio Smoothie...It can be difficult to add enough fruits and veggies to one's diet as a Crohn's or colitis patient. Too much fiber can...reactionscomments
Not typical symptoms!...For nearly 4 years I've suffered with flare ups of intense pain/pressure and urgency to wee. Always assumed it was my bladder...reactions11replies
Stricture & movicol...Hi, I have suffered with an anal stricture for a few years now and have to take movicol every night for the...reactions2repliesSurgerySymptomsLesser Known Symptoms
Diagnose...Hi everyone Im writing from Belgium because i couldn’t find my answers on any plaforms. Can someone help me? I have already...reactions13repliesDiagnosisFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease and My Annual Full-Body Skin Check...Last year, I wrote an article about finding a lump in my breast, and how much I wanted Crohn's and ulcerative colitis...reactions6comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Navigating High-Pressure Situations with IBD...We as IBD patients know how stressful it is to participate in almost any event outside the home that requires using a...reactions3comments
6 Strange Crohn's Symptoms Only Crohnies Understand...If you have Crohn's disease, you know that there are some weird symptoms that only we as Crohn’s patients understand. It's the...reactions75comments
Perianal Abcess and Fistula (possible Crohns)...Hi all. First time poster. I've unfortunately had on and offer perianal abcesses and fistula for 12 months. Getting tested for Crohns...reactions36replies
A Semi-Vegetarian Diet for Crohn's or Colitis...I just finished reading "Self-Healing Colitis and Crohn's: The Complete Wholesome Guide To Healing The Gut and Staying Well" by David Klein...reactionscomments
What Happens When You Have to Change Your GI Doctor?...Recently, a family member of mine mentioned that his gastroenterologist is retiring. Though this family member does not have Crohn's or UC...reactions1comment
Ulcerative colitis ...Just been diagnosed today with IBD, colonoscopy showed ulcerative colitis, also have IBS, diverticular disease and GERD, so a lot of stomach...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Acupuncture ...Hi! Has anyone on here tried Acupuncture? Someone has recommended it to me and said that it has helped them so much...reactions3replies
