IBS or abdominal pain with Xeljanz?...I am 67 and have been taking Xeljanz for about 2 years. I have RA and ulcerative colitis. My UC has been...reactions2repliesTreatment
UC.crohns & Ibd- c....I have had 27 abdominal surgeries, I have no relief! Everyday I just want the good Lord to take me I am...reactions5replies
Second opinion please...Hi I have ulcerative colitis for the past 2 years and had 2 courses of prednisone and the first 1 worked.It slowly...reactions9replies
Crohn's Is More Than a Pooping Disease… but It’s Still a Pooping Disease!...We all know that IBD is way more than a pooping disease, right? But it's also still a pooping disease. I've been...reactions2comments
Which Do I Have: Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis?...When I think of the word "diagnosis," I get a sense of nagging anxiety, but also hope. With a diagnosis, there is...reactions3comments
What I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With IBD..."I have what . . . ?" Some IBD diagnoses come as a shock. Perhaps you had never even heard of Crohn's...reactionscomments
The Cost of Crohn's...I like to view my lifelong illness in the most optimistic light possible. If I have to live with a disease forever...reactionscomments
New Diagnosis - UC ...I've recently been diagnosed with IBD UC and the last 10-14 days, I've definitely felt different (maybe a flare up) - bloated...reactions8repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Feeling scared ...Hi everyone I’ve been going through a bit of a difficult one with my crohns and I’m anemic too which doesn’t help...reactions4replies
Preparing Your Child For a Colonoscopy...Many expectant parents dream of the milestones they will celebrate as their baby grows: First steps. First words. First day of school...reactionscomments
Saffron...I am a 27 year old female, and for the better part of three years have had abdominal pain, bloating and diorreah...reactions9replies
Learning About Anemia the Hard Way With UC...One of the worst ulcerative colitis flares I've experienced landed me in the hospital. Granted, I was young and ignorant about the...reactions25comments
Ask the Advocates: Insecurities and Hiding IBD Symptoms...IBD has its fair share of embarrassing symptoms. From its smells to its sounds, there are parts of your illness you may...reactions3comments
Downloadable Food Journal...One of the most frustrating parts of inflammatory bowel disease is that everyone is different when it comes to how they manage...reactionscomments
Crohns disease perianal disease...Hi all I was looking at seeking others who may have this issue and what treatments they are receiving. To cut a...reactions9repliesTreatmentLiving with Crohn's DiseaseFlare-Ups
Bismuth subsalicylate...I'm having some relief with bismuth subsalicylate tablets, just one or two a day depending on how I'm going. Anyone else use...reactions4replies
Traveling with IBD: A Harsh Toilet Paper Tale...It's the holidays. My husband and I are driving from Ohio to Florida to visit family. As typical with long drives, miles...reactions12comments
High crp blood test results...Hi I had some routine blood tests yesterday as I'm suffering with stomach and bowel issues, my results are back as I...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Deciding To Get Ostomy Surgery...Almost everyone, I think, eventually needs to make the decision for surgery no matter what it is. Sometimes it's an easy decision...reactions5comments
What Was Your Worst Flare Ever?...Flares: doubled-over, balled-up, all-consuming flares. The worst symptoms of Crohn's and colitis flare-ups can come in many forms – pain, fatigue, nausea...reactionscomments
