Awaiting diagnosis, but what were your symptoms?...Hi, this is my first post here. I’ve been suffering with a myriad of symptoms for the past 2 years, spoken to many (many!) GP’s, had many tests and scans...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisSymptoms
First Comes Stress, Then Comes Diarrhea...Just like death and taxes, change is guaranteed in life. While I think most everyone struggles with navigating big changes, having ulcerative colitis can make that process even more harrowing...reactionscomments
Longest flare up, now worried if ill ever gain bowel control back...Hi, This is my first ever post. I got diagnosed with UC around 8 years ago (im now 37 years old)… over the first 4/5 years i had 2 flare...reactions9repliesCoping
The Benefits of Juicing With IBD...As I've gotten older, I've become more health-conscious. Don't get me wrong. I was always interested in cutting out trigger foods and averting environmental toxins. The difference is I've tried...reactionscomments
Can you take tums for nausea? ...Will tums make my symptoms worse? I am not prescribed anything for nausea so what medication is safe to take?...reactions9replies
Taking IBD One Step at a Time...When handed a lifelong illness, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is almost impossible, especially since this tunnel has no...reactions10comments
Side effects of Loperamide ...Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone has experienced side effects from taking loperamide/Imodium? I’m have nausea, headaches and dizziness, similar to vertigo?...reactions1replySide Effects
Do More Women With IBD Choose to Stay Childless?...The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to consider, whether that's financials, childcare, or even the...reactions2comments
Laura Scaviola...Laura began her battle with inflammatory bowel disease at age 25. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after only a few weeks from a sudden onset of severe symptoms. When...
Alcohol, Caffeine, and Crohn's...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's, I was told to stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Since I loved the taste of coffee, I would order decaf. I did not touch...reactions3comments
Early onset colitis 5 year old boy...Hello everyone, hope you are all doing well. My son was diagnosed with stage 3 early on set colitis, pan colitis and he was 3 years old turning 4 at...reactions5repliesCopingCaregivingLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Side effects of Azathioprine vs Biological drugs...Hi good people! I'm pushing my doctor to switch my medicine from Azathioprine to a Biological drug such as Remicade as I'm in a minor flare up and I believe...reactions6repliesSide EffectsTreatment
My Scars Tell My Story...I was reading the article "Crohn's Disease Surgery Scars" on this site recently, and have great respect for Matt's honesty about his feelings about his scars. I can relate. My...reactionscomments
Packing for an IBD Hospital Admission...After being lucky enough to spend a few years free of hospital admissions, I struggled with 2 back-to-back admissions over the last month. A quick-onset Crohn's flare brought me to...reactionscomments
Mental Health and UC Connection...My life was total darkness. All around me, the walls closed in. My breath came in shallow bursts. The pain throbbed in my gut and drummed on incessantly. It was...reactionscomments
Rinvoq (upadacitinib)...Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is approved to treat some adults with moderate or severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (UC). Before starting Rinvoq, users must have tried at least 1 tumor necrosis...
Diet Plan for Radiation colitis...I have Radiation Colitis after Radiotherapy for bowel cancer burned my bowel about 4 years ago. I live in a developing country and support is limited. My problem is with...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
In America: What's That?...A diagnosis of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can bring about an array of emotions, from frustration to relief. The lack of information and research available for people with the...reactionscomments
IBD and acne treatments...Hey everyone, I was recently prescribed (about a few months ago) some clindamycin cream for my folliculitis after seeing a dermatologist, but when I read the leaflet it recommends not...reactions3repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
The Anxiety of Using the Toilet in Other People’s Homes...I used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I was at work, out shopping, or in a...reactions5comments
